ܡܪܝ
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
Etymology
Borrowed from Classical Syriac ܡܵܪܝ (“mār”, literally “My lord”). The original, Classical meaning of “My lord” is not felt and this word is only used as a title for saints. Corresponds to ܡܵܪܝܼ mārī, “My lord”. See ܡܵܪܵܐ (mārā).
Pronunciation
- (standard) IPA(key): [mɑːr.]
- (Nineveh Plains) IPA(key): [mɑːrˤ.], [marˤ.]
Noun
ܡܵܪܝ • (mār) m (feminine ܡܵܪܬܝ (mārt))
- a title for saints and certain church officials used before the saint/official’s name
- ܡܵܪܝ ܡܝܼܟ݂ܵܐܹܝܠ
- mār mīḵāʾēl
- Saint Michael
- (literally, “My lord Michael”)