ayoz

Gagauz

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɑˈjoz/
• Hyphenation: a‧yoz

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Greek άγιος (ágios)

Adjective

ayoz

1. holy, sanctified

   Synonym: aziz

   Boba hem Ool hem Ayoz Duh, Ayoz üçlüdür.

   Father, Son, and The Holy Spirit is the Holy Trinity

Derived terms

• ayozlamaa

 

Noun

ayoz (definite accusative ayozu, plural ayozlar)

1. angel

   Synonyms: melek, angil

2. a pious person, saint
3. (honorific) Saint

   Synonyms: aziz, san

Etymology 2

Ultimately from Proto-Turkic *ayaŕ. Compare Turkish ayaz.

Alternative forms

• ayaz

Noun

ayoz (definite accusative ayozu, plural ayozlar)

1. frost