Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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Root
ܣ ܟ ܪ (s k r)
2 terms
 
ܣܘܟܪ̈ܐ ܒܟܘܬܐ

Etymology

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From Aramaic סוּכְּרָא (sukkərā), from Akkadian 𒄑𒊕𒆰 (GIŠ.SAG.KUL /⁠sikkūru⁠/, bolt, bar; part of a plow); compare also borrowed from the alternative vocalisation Arabic سُكَّار (sukkār).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ܣܘܼܟܪܵܐ (sukrām sg (plural ܣܘܼܟܪܹ̈ܐ (sukrē))

  1. shutter, blind (protective panels over windows)
    Synonym: ܦܲܪܕܵܐ (pardā)
  2. lock, bolt (fastener to prevent a door from being open)
    Synonym: ܩܘܼܦܠܵܐ (quplā)

Inflection

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