ܡܪ

See also: ܡܪܝ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

Literally, “Owner of”, construct state of ܡܵܪܵܐ (mārā, “owner”). The usage of this word and similar forms to form adjectives and nouns is found in other Aramaic dialects and is cognate to Classical Syriac ܡܵܪܹܐ (“mārē”).

Pronunciation

• (standard) IPA^(key): [maːr]
• (Nineveh Plains) IPA^(key): [mar]

Noun

ܡܵܪ • (mār) (feminine ܡܵܪܲܬ݂ (māraṯ), plural ܡܵܪ̈ܲܝ (māray))

1. construct state singular of ܡܵܪܵܐ (mārā) Used with nouns to form occupational adjectives and nouns, as well as posession

   ܡܵܪ ܚܘܼܒܵܐ ― mār ḥubbā ― Loving, affectionate/An affectionate person (literally, “Owner of love”)

   ܡܵܪ ܦܲܐܬ݂ܵܐ ― mār paˀṯā ― Audacious, impudent/An audacious person (literally, “Owner of the face”)

   ܡܵܪ ܠܸܒܵܐ ― mār libbā ― Courageous/A courageous person (literally, “Owner of the heart”)

   ܡܵܪ ܛܲܥܡܵܐ ― mār ṭaˁmā ― Having much taste/flavor (literally, “Owner of taste/flavor”)

   ܡܵܪ ܥܸܪ̈ܒܹܐ ― mār ˁirbē ― sheep owner