ܟܠܐ
kla
The Aramaic word for stop is ܟܠܐ (kla).
This term means to not continue, functioning similarly to the English verbs cease or desist.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kla.
Did you know?
- If you were to use the classical ܟܠܐ in a modern setting, you might sound like you are reading from an ancient religious manuscript rather than speaking to a friend.
- The root of ܟܠܐ means to hold back or restrain. Its Hebrew cognate is כלא, which gives Hebrew its word for prison, a place where people are held back.
