ܐܡܪܢ ܠܘܟ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic phrasebook

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Etymology

Literally, “Allow me to tell you”.

Pronunciation

• (Standard) IPA^(key): [ʔaːmrɪn‿loːx]

Phrase

ܐܵܡܪܸܢ ܠܘܿܟ݂ • (āmrin lōḵ)

1. by the way

   ܐܵܡܪܸܢ ܠܘܿܟ݂، ܐܲܢ݇ܬ ܐܲܬ݂ܵܝܵܐ ܝܘܸܬ ܨܲܦܪܵܐ؟ ― āmrin lōḵ, at aṯāyā ìwet ṣaprā? ― By the way, do you plan to come tomorrow?

Usage notes

• This form is used by a male speaker towards a male speaker. Female speakers will begin with ܐܵܡܪܲܢ (āmran). When directed towards a female, ܠܵܟ݂ܝ (lāḵ) will be used, and when directed towards a group, ܠܲܘܟ݂ܘܿܢ (lawḵōn) will be used.