նկուղ

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Armenian

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old Armenian նկուղ (nkuł); see it for more.

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: նը‧կուղ

Noun

նկուղ (nkuġ)

  1. basement, cellar
  2. storehouse, pantry
  3. any low, dark house or structure, especially underground

Usage notes

In colloquial speech Russian подвал (podval) is used instead, pronounced as [pɑdˈvɑl].

Declension


Old Armenian

Etymology

The origin is uncertain. Perhaps an (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "ira" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. borrowing: compare Persian نغول (nuğūl, deep place).

Noun

նկուղ (nkuł)

  1. basement, cellar
  2. pantry, storeroom
  3. caravanserai

Declension

Descendants

  • Armenian: նկուղ (nkuġ)

References

  • Petrosean, Matatʻeay (1879) “նկուղ”, in Nor Baṙagirkʻ Hay-Angliarēn [New Dictionary Armenian–English], Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Awetikʻean, G., Siwrmēlean, X., Awgerean, M. (1836–1837) “նկուղ”, in Nor baṙgirkʻ haykazean lezui [New Dictionary of the Armenian Language] (in Old Armenian), Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Ačaṙean, Hračʻeay (1971–1979) “նկուղ”, in Hayerēn armatakan baṙaran [Armenian Etymological Dictionary] (in Armenian), 2nd edition, a reprint of the original 1926–1935 seven-volume edition, Yerevan: University Press