Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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Etymology

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Literally, Spring of sailors.

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard) IPA(key): [ʕeːn.‿sap.paː.neː.]

Proper noun

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ܥܹܝܢ ܣܲܦܵܢܹ̈ܐ (ˁēn sappānēf

  1. Ain Sifni (a historically Assyrian town in northern Iraq)

Descendants

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  • Arabic: عين سفني
  • Northern Kurdish: ئێسفنێ (êsifnê)