ܙܗܘܪ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic phrasebook

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Etymology

Root
ܙ ܗ ܪ (z h r)
5 terms

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

• (Standard) IPA^(key): [zəhoːr]

Verb

ܙܗܘܿܪ • (zhōr)

1. second-person masculine singular imperative of ܙܵܗܹܪ (zāhēr)

Interjection

ܙܗܘܿܪ! • (zhōr!) m sg (feminine singular ܙܗܘܿܪܝ (zhōr), plural ܙܗܘܿܪܘܼܢ (zhōrūn))

1. Used to warn someone of an imminent danger; watch out!, careful!, attention!

   ܙܗܘܿܪ! ܐܝܼܠܵܢܵܐ ܝܠܹܗ ܒܸܢܦܵܠܵܐ! ― zhōr! īlānā ìlēh binpālā! ― Watch out! The tree is falling!

Usage notes

• This is said to a single male
• This term is an imperative particle with precise nuance being personal; whereas the term ܙܘܼܗܵܪܵܐ (zuhhārā) is used to warn of danger when addressing nobody in particular (i.e., on signs, notices, recorded announcements).