Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

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Etymology

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Literally, in peace.

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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ܒܫܲܝܢܵܐ (b-šaynā)

  1. hello, welcome (usually in response of ܫܠܵܡܵܐ (šlāmā))
  2. you’re welcome (said when one is thanked) as a reply to ܬܵܘܕܝܼ (tāwdī, thank you) or other thanking
  3. nice to meet you
  4. here you are (said when you hand something over)
    Synonym: ܦܲܩܸܕ (paqqid)

Usage notes

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A fuller form of this phrase is ܒܫܲܝܢܵܐ ܘܛܵܒ݂̈ܵܬ݂ܵܐ (bšaynā w-ṭāḇāṯā, In peace and goodness).

Derived terms

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See also

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  NODES
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