ܗܘܦܐ

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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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Etymology

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Root
ܗ ܘ ܦ (h w p)
1 term

From Aramaic.

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard) IPA(key): [hɑw.pɑː]

Noun

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ܗܵܘܦܵܐ (hāwpām sg (plural ܗܵܘܦܹ̈ܐ (hāwpē))

  1. vapour, steam
  2. fume, smoke

Usage notes

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  • This is a general word used for vapours:
    • ܗܸܠܡܵܐ (hilmā) is used for vapors given off by cooking.
    • ܗܵܘܓܵܐ (hāwgā) is used for vapors given off by exhaling.

Inflection

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