ܐܘܘܐ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

Children’s language (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• (Nineveh Plains) IPA^(key): [ʔuwwa]
• (Urmia) IPA^(key): [ʔuvva]

Adjective

ܐܘܼܘܵܐ • (ūwā)

1. (childish) hurt, injured, in pain

Noun

ܐܘܼܘܵܐ • (ūwā) ?

1. (childish) booboo, injury, pain

Interjection

ܐܘܼܘܵܐ • (ūwā)

1. (childish) ouch!

   Synonym: ܐܵܟ݂ (āḵ)

2. Used to warn babies and toddlers to avoid something painful