ܫܡܐ ܕܝܫܘܥ
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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic[edit]
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic phrasebook
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Etymology[edit]
From ܫܸܡܵܐ (šimmā, “name”) + ܕ- (d-, “of”) + ܝܼܫܘܿܥ (īšōˁ, “Jesus”), literally “The name of Jesus”.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Standard) IPA(key): [ʃɪmmaː‿diːʃoːʕ]
- (Nineveh Plains) IPA(key): [ʃɪmmɪ‿diːʃoːʕ]
Interjection[edit]
ܫܸܡܵܐ ܕܝܼܫܘܿܥ • (šimmā d-īšōˁ)
- An expression of surprise or awe
- Said as a short prayer to someone who has just tripped or fallen
- Said as a short prayer before attempting a difficult task