حما

Egyptian Arabic

Etymology 1

From Arabic حَمَا (ḥamā), construct accusative of حَم (ḥam).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈħæmɜ]

Noun

حما • (ḥama) f (feminine حماة (ḥamā))

1. father-in-law

Alternative forms

• حمى, حمة, حمه (alternative spellings)

Etymology 2

Verb

حما • (ḥama)

1. Alternative spelling of حمى (ḥama)

South Levantine Arabic

Root
ح م و
2 terms

Alternative forms

• حمو (ḥamu)

Etymology

From Arabic حَم (ḥam).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ħa.ma/, [ˈħa.ma]

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Noun

حما • (ḥama) m (feminine حماة (ḥamā))

1. father-in-law

   Synonym: عمّ (ʕamm)