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ܐܒܐ

[ʔăvɑ]

noun

LanguageClassical Syriac

Meaning
  1. father
  2. parents
  3. forefather, ancestor, progenitor
  4. monk, abbot; bishop
Examples

ܐܒܐ ܕܝܠܝ ܚܟܝܡܐ ܗܘ.

My father is wise.

Pronunciationʔăvɑ

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteOften used as a respectful title for monks or clergy.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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