Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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Etymology

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Root
ܒ ܗ ܪ (b h r)
3 terms

Causitive stem of the verb ܒܵܗܹܪ (bāhēr, to shine). Not present in Classical Syriac and has replaced the original ܡܲܢܗܸܪ (manhir) in many dialects, and necessarily a newer innovation.

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard) IPA(key): [mab.hɪr.]

Verb

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ܡܲܒܗܸܪ (mabhir) (present participle ܡܲܒܗܘܼܪܹܐ (mabhūrē), past participle ܡܘܼܒܗܪܵܐ (mubhrā))

  1. (transitive) to shine, beam, create light

Conjugation

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