Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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Root
ܥ ܘ ܩ (ˁ w q)
6 terms

Etymology

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From the passive particle of ܥܲܘܸܩ (ˁawwiq, to obstruct, impair, hinder), from Arabic. Coined on the Classical Syriac passive participle forms. Compare Arabic مُعَوِّق (muʕawwiq, disabled).

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard) IPA(key): [məʔaww.qɑː]

Adjective

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ܡܥܲܘܩܵܐ (mˁawqā) (feminine ܡܥܲܘܲܩܬܵܐ (mˁawwaqtā), plural ܡܥܲܘܩܹ̈ܐ (mˁawqē))

  1. disabled, handicapped

Noun

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ܡܥܲܘܩܵܐ (mˁawqām sg (plural ܡܥܲܘܩܹ̈ܐ (mˁawqē), feminine ܡܥܲܘܲܩܬܵܐ (mˁawwaqtā))

  1. disabled, handicapped person