ܨܦܪܐ ܛܒܐ
safro tobo
The English phrase 'good morning' is ܨܦܪܐ ܛܒܐ (safro tobo) in Aramaic.
This phrase is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun for 'morning' followed by the adjective for 'good'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective follows the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
safro tobo
Did you know?
- Aramaic is one of the oldest living languages still spoken today, meaning this way of saying 'good morning' has roots stretching back thousands of years.
- The word ܨܦܪܐ (safro) shares an ancient Semitic root with the Arabic word صبح (subh), which also refers to the dawn.
- The adjective ܛܒܐ (tobo) is often used in liturgical Aramaic to describe the 'goodness' of God or divine grace.
Examples in context
- ܨܦܪܐ ܛܒܐ ܠܟ.ṣpā-rā ṭābā lāk.Good morning to you.
Example conversation
Miriam and Yohanan meet in the kitchen for breakfast.
- מריאם Mariamܨܦܪܐ ܛܒܐ, יוחנן!Sapra taba, Yohanan!Good morning, Yohanan!
- יוחנן Yohananܨܦܪܐ ܛܒܐ, מריאם.Sapra taba, Miriam.Good morning, Miriam.
- מריאם Mariamאתה רוצה קפה?Atah rutzeh qafay?Do you want some coffee?
- יוחנן Yohananכן, בבקשה.Ken, b'vaqasha.Yes, please.
