ܟܘܪܚܐ

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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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ܟܘܪܚܐ

Etymology

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Attested also in Classical Syriac ܟܘܪܚܐ (kurḥā, monk’s cell), from Akkadian 𒆠𒅕𒄷 (kirḫu, acropolis, inner sanctum; an enclosed part of a temple sanctuary with restricted access outside of the priestly class). Doublet of ܟܘܼܚܬܵܐ (kuḥtā, hut, shack).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ܟܘܼܪܚܵܐ (kurḥām sg (plural ܟܘܼܪ̈ܚܹܐ (kurḥē))

  1. stall, kiosk, booth (small open-fronted shop) (in a market, food court, etc.)
  2. counter (in a pharmacy, etc.)

Inflection

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