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Dedicated to the discussion of Aramaic languages and dialects. Articles about Aramaic languages, resources for Aramaic languages, and questions about aspects of Aramaic languages are all welcome.

/r/Aramaic

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How do you spell “proverbs” in Aramaic

I’ve been trying to look for Bible verses in Aramaic but all I’ve been finding is in the language Hebrew which I don’t want, I’m not Jewish so I think it’s not appropriate for it, also another question is: do they also have spelling of numbers or how are numbers written in Aramaic? Sorry I’m new if I sound dumb lol but I’m just genuinely curious

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2024/05/10
20:38 UTC

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What is the right way to spell

Abra Kadabra in Aramaic? Native Hebrew speaker here, I'm having a hard time finding a reliable source to know if when using an Aramaic keyboard I should write the phrase with א or ה at the end of the words. Like: אברא קדברא Or: אברה קדברה Or maybe even: אברא קדברה ?

I feel like א makes more sense but this is for a tattoo so I don't want to have a silly spelling mistake on forever.

Thank's in advance and sorry if this should go on the pinned post, I just saw that no one really replies there latley.

3 Comments
2024/05/08
10:52 UTC

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If I can fluently read Syriac, how should I go about learning Biblical Aramaic?

Nothing to add here really, I think the question is straightforward. Should also add that I can read and understand Arabic (but not Hebrew).

2 Comments
2024/04/20
15:24 UTC

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Learning aramaic

Hi, i want to learn a new language. My first language is french (from canada) and over the years i learned spanish and english and im fluent in both, so fluent that i sometimes mix these 3 languages in one sentence without noticing. I wanted to learn something new, completely different from a latin or germanic language and that’s when aramaic captivated me. I know it’s a hard language to learn for someone speaking only european languages but i know what im getting into, i know i will have to study for years before getting to a basic level and i know i will never be as fluent as a native aramaic speaker. However this is the challenge i want. Do you know some resources, books, websites or online courses i could use to learn this beautiful language ? Thank you for your attention !

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2024/04/02
03:14 UTC

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chaldean aramaic resources?

hi! i recently started taking the mango languages free chaldean aramaic course and i was wondering if there were any additional resources out there like this. i don't think the mango languages course teaches writing, just speaking, and while that's still interesting to learn i would like to know how to write in aramaic as well.

i'm specifying chaldean aramaic because i know there's a lot of differing dialects, and i feel like my learning would be easier if i focused specifically on one.

thank you so much!

2 Comments
2024/03/20
22:23 UTC

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"Ch" sound in the Aramaic alphabet?

How would you spell a "ch" sound in the Aramaic alphabet?

6 Comments
2024/03/15
07:05 UTC

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Is there anyone who knows where I can find an aramaic psalter online?

No matter where I look I can’t seem to find one. Since I cannot read aramaic I’d appreciate if any of you could send a link to a psalter?

2 Comments
2024/03/03
17:08 UTC

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Aramaic Speakerss.

Please I’m looking for a friend to help me learn Aramaic I’ll help you learn Arabic I found out they’re close. I’m Palestinian Jesus spoke Aramaic and he’s from the same place I’m from so I feel like I wanna learn the language he spoke any Aramaic speakers please help me.

اي حدا بيحكي عربي و اراني والله نفسي اتعلم هاي اللغه سمعت انو في ناس بسوريا و مناطق نقاربه لسا بيستعملوا الاراميه والله نفسي اتعرف على حد يعلمني و انا مستعد اعلمو عن كل العالم و عربي والاقتصاد و التعامل مع العالم الحالي.

3 Comments
2024/03/03
11:20 UTC

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For Native Aramaic speakers, Is this film passion of the Christ comprehensible?

8 Comments
2024/01/10
20:35 UTC

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ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܘܟ

Hello new to aramaic

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2023/12/31
13:32 UTC

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All Translation Requests and ID Requests Belong Here (II)

In an effort to keep the sub streamlined and avoid it being clogged with only one variety of posts:

All translation requests or requests to ID a language belong in the comments section of this post. All other posts of this variety will be deleted and the OP will be encouraged to resubmit their request here.

If you believe there is something special about your request such that it merits a regular post, please message a moderator.

Every so often this post will be taken down and a new one will be posted in its stead. If anyone would like to peruse previously pinned posts, they can be found here:

Pinned translation request post (I)

18 Comments
2023/12/12
20:34 UTC

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Aramaic resources

Hello,

I am converting to Orthodox Christianity and wanted to learn Aramaic. If anyone would be gracious to share some resources that would be a blessing. Thank you.

13 Comments
2023/11/30
14:57 UTC

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New here! syrian orthodox trying to learn more

Hi, im new here im 15 and i live in the uk (but im from india). i am syrian orthodox and in my church mass they say syriac aramaic phrases and so i want to learn more as Jesus spoke aramaic too. so im wondering how many dialects are there? and what dialect did jesus speak and is it possible to learn it? also what would be the best to learn in general for my purpose? thanks guys

4 Comments
2023/11/20
20:24 UTC

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What is the difference between those two sentences?

Mar Yeesho Msheeha breh d Alaha rahhem al xattaya

And:

Mar Iesu Mesiha, bara Illaha, yitrahemni a‘khattaw

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2023/11/19
08:10 UTC

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Why cant I find the palms in Aramaic, but only in hebrew?

You can only find psalms 51,91 or something in Aramaic but the rest is always hebrew. I wanted a whole psalter in Aramaic.

5 Comments
2023/11/19
07:55 UTC

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Things I didn't know about Aramaic

The names Martha, Samantha, Beth, Bethany, Tabitha, Bartholomew and Thomas are all from Aramaic. I think the magic word abracadabra is from Aramaic also. From my short research it seems to me that Aramaic was/is a softer sounding language than its cousins Hebrew and Arabic.

2 Comments
2023/11/16
19:35 UTC

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The vowel ܐܳ represents the sound /ɔ/?

3 Comments
2023/10/28
18:42 UTC

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Where can I find a good source of Aramaic? Specifically Galilean dialect, not trying to learn but I need to see the alphabet and a dictionary possibly. anything helps thank you!

6 Comments
2023/10/26
04:54 UTC

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Looking for a cognate.

Is there an Aramaic cognate to the Arabic word miṯqāl?

3 Comments
2023/10/24
19:27 UTC

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I need the representations of the vowels of the Turoyo dialect in IPA

2 Comments
2023/09/29
05:13 UTC

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which variation of aramaic jesus used to talk?

3 Comments
2023/08/23
22:02 UTC

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Granmar question

In Sanhedrin 7b it has the line: “מכניף ומייני להו” How does it make sense that the first word is singular, but the second is plural?

2 Comments
2023/08/18
00:08 UTC

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Would anyone know how the name "Isaiah" would be pronounced in Biblical Aramaic?

2 Comments
2023/08/16
23:39 UTC

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Use of Estrangela as a spooky alphabet in CBBC's "Young Dracula"

The Praedictum Impaver in CBBC's Young Dracula (Series 3 Episode 9)

Presented as a supernatural book which informs vampires as to their collective destiny, the Praedictum Impaver was shown using Syriac, presumably to seem ancient and mysterious.

4 Comments
2023/08/12
14:23 UTC

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Fantasy writer looking to utilize Aramaic in my story

I'm currently writing a fantasy novel that involves demons, and I'd like to utilize Biblical Aramaic as a way to vocalize demonic speech. I plan on translating what I want said into Biblical Aramaic and invert it to represent demonic speech. Is there a good resource (free is preferred, as I am broke) where I can learn Biblical Aramaic, or at a minimum, accurately translate English to Biblical Aramaic? Thanks.

9 Comments
2023/08/08
18:46 UTC

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Resources to learn Jewish Palestinian Aramaic or Christian Palestinian Aramaic

Hello! What resources would you recommend to learn Palestinian Aramaic, be it Jewish or Christian? I have a hard time finding resources, except for that one grammar book by Stevenson.

4 Comments
2023/08/02
14:15 UTC

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How did the Aramaic script evolve?

How did the Aramaic script evolve? Now, we use the Syriac script, which from estrangela evolved into serto and madnhaya, but what was used before that? If I understand correctly, the Hebrew alphabet was in fact an Aramaic alphabet? Was another script used even before that? And how do they relate to the Phoenician script?

If you could walk me through the development of the alphabet, from its parent source to the three scripts now in use, I would greatly appreciate it!

9 Comments
2023/07/26
02:30 UTC

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Needing help with Palmyrene dialect.

Hi everyone, I was trying to learn palmyrene aramaic, but I did not find any resources for grammar, is it like biblical aramaic? Thanks in advance !.

0 Comments
2023/07/25
07:24 UTC

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