ܡܪܬܝ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Syriac ܡܵܪܬܝ (“mārt”, literally “My lady”). The original, Classical meaning of “My lady” is not felt and this word is only used as a title for saints. Corresponds to ܡܵܪܬܝܼ mārtī, “My lady”.

Pronunciation

• (standard) IPA^(key): [mɑːrt.]
• (Nineveh Plains) IPA^(key): [mɑːtˤ.], [mɑːrˤt.], [mɑːrt]

Noun

ܡܵܪܬܝ • (mārt) f (masculine ܡܵܪܝ (mār))

1. a title for holy women used before their name

   ܡܵܪܬܝ ܡܲܪܝܲܡ ― mārt maryam ― Saint Mary (literally, “My lady Mary”)

See also

• ܡܵܪܬܵܐ (mārtā)