פלחא

Aramaic

Etymology

From the root פ־ל־ח, related to working. Compare with Classical Syriac ܦܠܚܐ.

Pronunciation 1

• IPA^(key): /pɑlħɑʔ/

Noun

פלחא • (transliteration needed) m (plural פלחותא or פלחא, singular feminine counterpart פלחתא)

1. servant, attendant
2. worshipper
3. artisan
4. soldier

Pronunciation 2

• IPA^(key): /palɑħɑʔ/

Noun

פלחא • (transliteration needed) m (plural פלחא, singular feminine counterpart פלחתא)

1. worker
2. tiller, cultivator, farmer