ܕܝ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

See ܕ- (də-).

Pronunciation

  • (Standard) IPA(key): [diː], [dɪ-]

Particle

ܕܝܼ or ܕܸ- • (dī or di-)

  1. intensifier of annoyance or anger in urging or request, used before imperatives
    ܕܝܼ ܡܲܐܬ݂ܝܼ ܠܝܼ ܠܵܗ̇! ― dī maˀṯī lī lāh! ― Just go bring it to me!
  2. particle indicating kind request or urging used before imperatives
    ܕܝܼ ܐ݇ܡܘܿܪ ܠܝܼ! ― dī mōr lī! ― Kindly tell me!

Usage notes

The perceived meaning of this particle, used either kindly or unkindly, is dependent on the tone of voice it is said in.

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