Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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ܠܡܦܝܕܐ

Etymology

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Learned borrowing from Classical Syriac ܠܡܦܝܕܐ (lampēḏā), from Ancient Greek λᾰμπᾰ́δος (lampádos).

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard) IPA(key): [lam.piːdɑː]

Noun

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ܠܲܡܦܹܝܕܵܐ (lampēydām sg (plural ܠܲܡܦܹܝ̈ܕܹܐ (lampēydē))

  1. torch (stick with flame at one end)
  2. flashlight (battery-powered hand-held light source)
  3. lamp

Inflection

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See also

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