Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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Root
ܣ ܪ ܐ (s r ˀ)
2 terms

Etymology

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard) IPA(key): [ˈsɪr.jɑː]

Adjective

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ܣܸܪܝܵܐ (siryā) (feminine ܣܪܝܼܬܵܐ (srītā), plural ܣܸܪ̈ܝܹܐ (siryē))

  1. past participle of ܣܵܪܹܐ (sārē)
  2. stinking, smelly, foetid, foul
  3. disgusting
  4. superlative degree of ܚܸܪܒܵܐ (ḥirbā); worst, evilest, most abominable
    Antonym: ܪܹܝܫܵܝܵܐ (rēšāyā)