Classical Syriac edit

Etymology 1 edit

From the root ܘ-ܗ-ܒ (w-h-b) related to giving. Compare Arabic وَهَبَ (wahaba).

Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

ܝܗܒ (transliteration needed)

  1. to give
  2. to allow
  3. to put
Synonyms edit

Etymology 2 edit

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /jəhɑb/, [ʔihɑv]

Noun edit

ܝܗܒ (transliteration needed)

  1. absolute singular of ܝܗܒܐ
  2. construct state singular of ܝܗܒܐ