ܕܝ
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
editEtymology
editSee ܕ- (də-).
Pronunciation
editParticle
editܕܝܼ or ܕܸ- • (dī or di-)
- intensifier of annoyance or anger in urging or request, used before imperatives
- ܕܝܼ ܡܲܐܬ݂ܝܼ ܠܝܼ ܠܵܗ̇! ― dī maˀṯī lī lāh! ― Just go bring it to me!
- particle indicating kind request or urging used before imperatives
- ܕܝܼ ܐ݇ܡܘܿܪ ܠܝܼ! ― dī mōr lī! ― Kindly tell me!
Usage notes
editThe perceived meaning of this particle, used either kindly or unkindly, is dependent on the tone of voice it is said in.