ܡܥܬܐ

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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

Related to Classical Syriac ܡܵܥܵܐ (small coin). Originally probably meant “berry, grain, seed,” before shifting to “small coin” in Classical Aramaic varieties. The usage in modern Assyrian Aramaic therefore maintains the older original meaning.

Pronunciation

Noun

ܡܵܥܬܵܐ (māˁtāf (plural ܡܵܥܹ̈ܐ (māˁē) or ܡܵܥ̈ܵܬ݂ܵܐ (māˁāṯā))

  1. single detached grape
  2. marble (small ball used in games)
  3. (in the plural) smallpox