Classical Syriac

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Etymology

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From the root ܥ-ܛ-ܦ (ʿ-ṭ-p) related to returning. Compare Arabic عَطَفَ (ʕaṭafa) and Hebrew עָטַף (ʿāṭap̄).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ܥܛܦ (transliteration needed)

  1. to return
  2. to reflect
  3. to clothe oneself

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