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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
Etymology
Univerbation of ܡܵܐ (mā) + ܗܵܐ (hā).
Pronunciation
Interjection
ܡܵܗܵܐ • (māhā)
- (interrogative) what?
- Used to express doubt or confusion
ܡܵܗܵܐ؟ ܠܐܲܝܟܵܐ ܐܙܝܼܠ ܠܗܘܿܢ؟- māhā? l-aykā zīl lhōn?
- Huh? Where did they go?
- Used to indicate that one did not hear what was said (usually said unhappily) see usage notes
ܡܵܗܵܐ? ܡܵܐ ܐ݇ܡܝܼܪ ܠܘܼܟ݂?- māhā? mā mīr lūḵ?
- Huh? What did you say?
- (interrogative, rhetorical, impolite) why?, how?, how could you?, what are you doing?
ܡܵܗܵܐ ܝܘܸܬ ܡܡܲܠܠܘܿܠܹܐ ܥܲܡܝܼ ܗܵܕܲܟ݂؟- māhā ìwet mmallōlē ˁamī hādaḵ?
- How could you be speaking to me like this?; What are you doing speaking to me like this?
Usage notes
(Used to indicate that one did not hear what was said (usually said unhappily)): This usage is usually disrespectful if said towards adults or someone of older age or status. The polite term is ܕܲܐܟ݂ܝܼ (daˀḵī).
Interjection
ܡܵܗܵܐ • (māhā)
- expression of shock, wonder, or amazement.
- Response that confirms that the speaker is paying attention (usually said unhappily).
Synonyms