ܫܡܫܐ
šimšā’Syriac, common gender
The English word "sun" is translated into Aramaic as ܫܡܫܐ (šimšā’). Wiktionary also lists שמשא (šimšā’).
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)
Ways to say it
| Aramaic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ܫܡܫܐ | šimšā’ | Syriac, common gender | |
| שמשא | šimšā’ | /ʃɛmʃɑʔ/ /ʃamɑʃɑʔ/ |
common gender |
The term refers to the star around which the Earth revolves. It can also be used more broadly to mean a star, particularly when it is viewed as the center of a solar system.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
šimšā’
Did you know?
- The Aramaic term ܫܡܫܐ is closely linked to Shamash, the ancient Mesopotamian god who presided over both the sun and the administration of justice.
- In certain historical Aramaic contexts, the word for 'sun' can also function as a metaphor for a king or a person of great brilliance and power.
- Depending on the community, the same word ܫܡܫܐ can be written using the Syriac alphabet or the Hebrew alphabet.
Example sentences for Aramaic are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two people are talking about the weather outside.
- ܣܪܓܝ Sargiܚܙܐ ܠܫܡܫܐ!hza l-shmsha!Look at the sun!
- ܝܘܚܢܢ Yohananܐܝܬ ܢܘܗܪܐ ܪܒܐ.it nuhra rabba.There is a great light.
- ܣܪܓܝ Sargiܫܡܫܐ ܚܡܝܡܐ ܝܠܗܝ.shmsha hamima ilhi.The sun is hot.
- ܝܘܚܢܢ Yohananܐܝܬܝܘܗܝ ܝܘܡܐ ܫܦܝܪܐ.ityuhiy yawma shapira.It is a beautiful day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries שמשא, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
