ܠܐ
lā’Syriac
The English word "no" is translated into Aramaic as ܠܐ (lā’).
ܠܐ is a particle used to show negation or disagreement. It is the most common and versatile way to express "no" in the language.
Meaning: used to show disagreement or negation (particle)
How do you pronounce it?
lā’
Did you know?
- Historically, Aramaic was the common tongue spoken by many figures in the New Testament, meaning ܠܐ was the word used for negation in their daily conversations.
Examples in context
- ܠܐ ܐܝܬ.lā 'it.No, there is not.
- ܠܐ, ܠܐ ܐܢܐ.lā, lā 'anā.No, it is not I.
- ܠܐ ܐܢܐ ܝܕܥܐ.lā 'anā yid'ā.No, I do not know.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “no” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
