Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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ܟܘܚܬܐ

Etymology

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From Aramaic כּוּכִּיתָא (kukkīṯā), through borrowed Arabic كُوخ (kūḵ), ultimately from Akkadian 𒆠𒅅𒆠𒋙 (kikkiš, reed wall or fence; reed hut); cognate with Classical Syriac ܟܘܟܝܬܐ (kukkīṯā), Persian کوخ (hut, shack) and Georgian ქოხი (koxi, cabin, shack). Doublet of ܟܘܼܪܚܵܐ (kurḥā, kiosk, stall).

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard) IPA(key): [kux.tɑː]

Noun

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ܟܘܼܚܬܵܐ (kuḥtāf sg (plural ܟܘܼܚܝܵܬ݂ܹܐ (kuḥyāṯē))

  1. hut, shack, cottage, lodge, hutch, cabin
  2. small storage chamber, closet, pantry

Inflection

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