ܪܝܫ ܫܢܬܐ ܒܪܝܟܬܐ
Resh shato brikhto
The English phrase "happy new year" is translated into Aramaic as ܪܝܫ ܫܢܬܐ ܒܪܝܟܬܐ (Resh shato brikhto).
Meaning: Happy New Year (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The literal translation of ܪܝܫ ܫܢܬܐ ܒܪܝܟܬܐ is "Head of year blessed". The word ܪܝܫ means "head" or "beginning", while ܫܢܬܐ means "year".
How do you pronounce it?
Resh shato brikhto
Did you know?
- While Aramaic is an ancient language, ܪܝܫ ܫܢܬܐ ܒܪܝܟܬܐ is still spoken today by Neo-Aramaic speakers in communities across Iraq, Syria and Turkey.
- The word ܒܪܝܟܬܐ comes from a root meaning 'to kneel', reflecting an ancient cultural link between kneeling in prayer and receiving a blessing.
Examples in context
- ܪܝܫ ܫܢܬܐ ܒܪܝܟܬܐ ܠܟ.Rish shnata brikhta lukh.Happy new year to you.
