Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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Etymology

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Also attested in Classical Syriac ܩܕܫܬܐ (qḏāštā).

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard) IPA(key): [qnaʃ.tɑː]

Noun

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ܩܢܲܫܬܵܐ (qnaštāf sg (plural ܩܲܢܫܵܬܹ̈ܐ (qanšātē) or ܩܢܲܫܝܵܬܹ̈ܐ (qnašyātē))

  1. earring (piece of jewelry worn on the ear)
  2. nose ring (ring worn as jewellery on the nose)

Inflection

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