ܡܟܠܟܠ
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
| Root |
|---|
| ܟ ܠ ܟ ܠ (k l k l) |
| 2 terms |
Alternative forms
- ܟܲܠܟܸܠ (kalkil)
Etymology
Onomatopoeic and reduplicated.
Pronunciation
- (standard) IPA(key): [mkal.kɪl]
Verb
ܡܟܲܠܟܸܠ • (mkalkil) (present participle ܡܟܲܟܘܿܠܹܐ (mkakolē), past participle ܡܟܘܼܠܟܠܵܐ (mkulklā))
- to ululate (to emit a series of high-pitched noises, done by Assyrian women at times of celebration)
Derived terms
- ܟܘܼܠܟܵܠܵܐ (kulkālā, “ululation”)