meldar

Ladino

Etymology

Borrowed from Greek μελετάω (meletáo, “to study”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɛldˈaɾ/

Verb

1. to read

Noun

1. ceremonial reading or religious study; particularly reading of memorial prayer for the dead

Derived terms

• meldado (מילדאדו, “a religious ceremony for the soul of the dead”)
• meldahon (מילדאהון, “learned, erudite, scholar, bookworm”)