Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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Etymology

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Root
ܕ ܘ ܠ (d w l)
3 terms

Derived from a noun attested in Classical Syriac ܕܝܠܐ (dayyālā), with the usage appearing to be a calque of Akkadian 𒄷𒊏𒍮 (dayyālum); compare Hebrew דִּיֵּל (diyél).

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard) IPA(key): [mədaj.jɪl.]

Verb

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ܡܕܲܝܸܠ (mdayyil) (present participle ܡܕܲܝܘܼܠܹܐ (mdayūlē), past participle ܡܕܘܼܝܠܵܐ (mdūylā))

  1. (transitive) to serve, attend to, wait to
    Synonym: ܡܫܲܡܸܫ (mšammiš)

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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