эрмәль

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Kalmyk

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эрмәль (ermälʹ) ᡄᠷᡏᡄᡃᠯᡅ(ermēli)

Alternative forms

Etymology

Uncertain. For the similar /n/ > /l/ shift, compare Chechen Эрмалойчоь (Ermalojčö). Ultimately from Old Persian 𐎠𐎼𐎷𐎡𐎴 (a-r-mi-i-n /⁠Armina⁠/). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ermæːlʲɪ/, /ermælʲ/

Noun

эрмәль (ermälʹ) (plural эрмәлмүд)

  1. Armenian (person)
    Synonym: армян (armyan)

Adjective

эрмәль (ermälʹ)

  1. Armenian
    Synonym: армян (armyan)
  2. pertaining to Ermeli (a settlement in Russia)

References

  • Muniev, B. D. (1977) “эрмәль”, in Калмыцко-русский словарь, Moscow: Издательство "Русский язык", page 703b