ܡ-

See also: ܡ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

From ܡ̣ܢ (min), by assimilation of the /n/ to the following consonant; compare Hebrew מִ־ (mi-).

Pronunciation

  • (Standard) IPA(key): [mə-]

Preposition

ܡ- • (m-)

  1. alternative form of ܡܸܢ (min); from, of, than
    ܐܵܗܵܐ ܝܠܹܗ ܝܲܬܝܼܪ ܡܣܵܦܩܵܐ. ― āhā ìlēh yatir m-sāpqā. ― This is more than enough.

Usage notes

  • In current usage and in many dialects this word is mostly synonymous with ܡܸܢ (min) except for being preferred in combination with the following word or in various fixed expressions.
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