chāmshāh

Khiamniungan Naga

Etymology

Compound of chām (book) +‎ shāh (write).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tʃʰɑm³³ʃɑʔ³³/
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Noun

chāmshāh

  1. (Patsho) handwriting (writing with a pen or pencil)
    Achimhai-oh Miss Phauniu hau chamshah mei jün no theutho paupoih kiuh.
    Teachers awarded Miss Phauniu for her outstanding handwriting.
  2. (Patsho) secretary (a person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, make appointments, and carry out administrative tasks)
    Apa tuathih chamshah puo leukü thihje, nühe ngo-oh nong jüsa apem theutho aok ashongting tü liangje
    He has been serving as church secretary for long period of time and I believe it is such a blessing for all of us.