chāmshāh

Khiamniungan Naga

Etymology

Compound of chām (“book”) +‎ shāh (“write”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tʃʰɑm³³sʰɑʔ³³/

• Audio:

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Noun

chāmshāh

1. (Patsho) handwriting (writing with a pen or pencil)

   Achimhai-oh Miss. Phauniu hau chamshah mei jüno theutho paupoih kiuh.

   Teachers awarded Miss Phauniu for her outstanding handwriting.

2. (Patsho) secretary(a person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, make appointments, and carry out administrative tasks)

   Apa tuathih chamshah puo leu kü thihje, nühe ngo-oh nong jüsa apem theutho aok ashongting tü liangje.

   He has been serving as church secretary for long period of time and I believed, it is such a blessing for all of us.