ܡܒܣܡܢܐ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

Root
ܒ ܣ ܡ (b s m)
4 terms

Derived from the active participle of ܡܲܒܣܸܡ (mabsim, “to amuse; to have fun, enjoy”) +‎ -ܢܐ (-ānā, the adjectival ending).

Pronunciation

• (Standard) IPA^(key): [mab.səmɑːnɑː]

Adjective

ܡܲܒܣܡܵܢܵܐ • (mabsmānā) (feminine ܡܲܒܣܡܵܢܝܼܬ݂ܵܐ (mabsmānīṯā), plural ܡܲܒܣܡܵܢܹ̈ܐ (mabsmānē))

1. amusing, interesting, entertaining
2. fun, pleasant, enjoyable