ⴰⵖ … ⵛⴰ

Central Atlas Tamazight

Etymology

From ⴰⵖ (aɣ, “to take”) +‎ ⵛⴰ (ša, “something”), literally “something taking [someone]”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /aɣ … ʃa/
    • (Ayt Ndhir) IPA(key): [ɑ̝ʁ … ʃɑ]

Verb

ⴰⵖ … ⵛⴰ • (aɣ … ša)

  1. to be sick
  2. Synonym: ⴰⴹⵏ (aḍn)

Usage notes

In this expression, the person who is sick is the direct object, not the subject.

See also

References
  • Penchoen, Thomas G. (1973) Tamazight of the Ayt Ndhir (Afroasiatic dialects; 1), Los Angeles: Undena Publications, →ISBN, page 107
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