ܚܝܝܬ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Alternative forms

• ܚܲܝܹܬ (ḥayyēt)

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form..

Pronunciation

• (Standard) IPA^(key): [xɑːjeːt]
• (Urmia) IPA^(key): [xajjeːt]

Verb

ܚܵܝܹܝܬ • (ḥāyēt)

1. second-person masculine singular non-past of ܚܵܝܹܐ (ḥāyē)

Interjection

ܚܵܝܹܝܬ! • (ḥāyēt!)

1. Literally, “may you live”, good job!, way to go!, well done!, bravo!

   Synonyms: ܒܵܣܡܵܐ ܓܵܢܘܼܟ݂ (bāsmā gānūḵ), ܟ̰ܲܝܒܘܼ (čaybū)

2. (As an expression of annoyance or disregard) Oh please…