ܨܦܪܐ ܛܒܐ
safro tobo
The English phrase "good morning" is translated into Aramaic as ܨܦܪܐ ܛܒܐ (safro tobo).
ܨܦܪܐ ܛܒܐ 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 ܨܦܪܐ (safro), meaning 'morning' and the adjective ܛܒܐ (tobo), meaning 'good'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective ܛܒܐ (tobo) follows the noun ܨܦܪܐ (safro), which is the standard word order for noun-adjective agreement in Aramaic.
How do you pronounce it?
safro tobo
Did you know?
- The word ܨܦܪܐ (safro) is rooted in the concept of 'clearing' or 'brightness', much like the dawn breaking through the darkness.
Examples in context
- ܨܦܪܐ ܛܒܐ ܠܟ.ṣpārā ṭābā lāk.Good morning to you.
