Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
նաւակիկ. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
նաւակիկ, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
նաւակիկ in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
նաւակիկ you have here. The definition of the word
նաւակիկ will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
նաւակիկ, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Old Armenian
Etymology
From նաւակ (nawak) + -իկ (-ik).
Noun
նաւակիկ • (nawakik) indeclinable
- small boat, skiff, cockboat
Usage notes
This double-diminutive noun is indeclinable. If it has to be declined, it is replaced by նաւակ (nawak).
References
- Petrosean, Matatʻeay (1879) “նաւակիկ”, in Nor Baṙagirkʻ Hay-Angliarēn [New Dictionary Armenian–English], Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
- Awetikʻean, G., Siwrmēlean, X., Awgerean, M. (1836–1837) “նաւակիկ”, in Nor baṙgirkʻ haykazean lezui [New Dictionary of the Armenian Language] (in Old Armenian), Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
- Abrahamyan, Ašot (1976) Grabari jeṙnark [A Handbook of Old Armenian] (in Armenian), 4th edition, Yerevan: Luys