ܥܐܕܐ ܒܪܝܟܐ
‘ēdā brīḵā
Merry Christmas in Aramaic is ܥܐܕܐ ܒܪܝܟܐ (‘ēdā brīḵā).
This phrase is used to express good wishes during the Christmas season.
Meaning: good wishes at Christmas time (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the word ܥܐܕܐ, which means holiday or festival and the adjective ܒܪܝܟܐ, meaning blessed or happy.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, both the noun and the adjective are in the masculine singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
‘ēdā brīḵā
Did you know?
- Because Aramaic has survived for millennia, the words in ܥܐܕܐ ܒܪܝܟܐ are remarkably similar to the language spoken in the Levant during the 1st century.
- The word ܥܐܕܐ does not just mean 'holiday' but specifically refers to a feast or festival.
- The word ܒܪܝܟܐ is the same root used in religious blessings, meaning that saying 'merry christmas' in Aramaic carries a much more spiritual weight than the English equivalent.
Examples in context
- ܥܐܕܐ ܒܪܝܟܐ ܠܟ.ʿāḏā briḵā lāk.Merry Christmas to you (to a male).
- ܥܐܕܐ ܒܪܝܟܐ ܠܟܝ.ʿāḏā briḵā lākī.Merry Christmas to you (to a female).
- ܥܐܕܐ ܒܪܝܟܐ ܠܟܿܘܢ.ʿāḏā briḵā lākūn.Merry Christmas to you all.
