ܒܪܐ
bərāClassical Syriac, masculine
The Aramaic word for "son" is ܒܪܐ (bərā) or בְּרָא.
Meaning: a male person in relation to his parents (noun)
Ways to say it
| Aramaic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ܒܪܐ | bərā | Classical Syriac, masculine |
| בְּרָא | bərā | masculine |
This noun refers to a male person in relation to his parents.
Which one should you use?
The form ܒܪܐ is specifically tagged as Classical Syriac, while בְּרָא is a general masculine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
bərā
Did you know?
- In some poetic Aramaic traditions, calling someone 'the son of' a certain quality, like 'the son of truth', is more common than using a single adjective.
- In ancient Aramaic inscriptions, the word ܒܪܐ is often followed by the father's name to establish a lineage that served as a person's primary identification, much like a modern surname.
Example sentences for Aramaic are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “son” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
