ܡܪܝ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Syriac ܡܵܪܝ‎ (“mār”, literally “My lord”). The original, Classical meaning of “My lord” is not felt and this word is only used as a title for saints. Corresponds to ܡܵܪܝܼ mārī, “My lord”. See ܡܵܪܵܐ‎ (mārā).

Pronunciation
  • (standard) IPA(key): [mɑːr.]
  • (Nineveh Plains) IPA(key): [mɑːrˤ.], [marˤ.]

Noun

ܡܵܪܝ • (mār) m (feminine ܡܵܪܬܝ‎ (mārt))

  1. a title for saints and certain church officials used before the saint/official’s name
    ‏ܡܵܪܝ ܡܝܼܟ݂ܵܐܹܝܠ‎
    mār mīḵāʾēl
    Saint Michael
    (literally, “My lord Michael”)
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