Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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Etymology

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Root
ܢ ܬ ܪ (n t r)
1 term

Inherited from Aramaic [Term?].

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ܢܵܬ݂ܸܪ (nāṯir) (present participle ܢܬ݂ܵܪܵܐ (nṯārā), past participle ܢܬ݂ܝܼܪܵܙ (nṯīrāz))

  1. to drop lightly (such as leaves, paper, hair, crumbs, etc.) see usage notes

Usage notes

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This verb is used for things that drop in a light manner, and not directly fall. The verb used for things that fall immediately is ܢܵܦܸܠ (nāpil).