ܕܝ
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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
[edit]Etymology
[edit]See ܕ- (də-).
Pronunciation
[edit]Particle
[edit]ܕܝܼ or ܕܸ- • (dī or di-)
- intensifier of annoyance or anger in urging or request, used before imperatives
- ܕܝܼ ܡܲܐܬ݂ܝܼ ܠܝܼ ܠܵܗ̇! ― dī maˀṯī lī lāh! ― Just go bring it to me!
- particle indicating kind request or urging used before imperatives
- ܕܝܼ ܐ݇ܡܘܿܪ ܠܝܼ! ― dī mōr lī! ― Kindly tell me!
Usage notes
[edit]The perceived meaning of this particle, used either kindly or unkindly, is dependent on the tone of voice it is said in.