aramaic

• Sich auf die antike semitische Sprache Aramäisch beziehend oder auf die Kulturen und Völker, die sie sprachen.

Relating to the ancient Semitic language Aramaic, or the cultures and peoples that spoke it.

1. Relating to the Aramaic languageC1formal

   Pertaining to the ancient Semitic language originally spoken by the Arameans, which later became a lingua franca in the Near East and is still used in some communities.

   Aramäisch

   • The Aramaic script was used for many ancient inscriptions.
   • Scholars study Aramaic texts to understand early religious writings.
   • Some liturgical prayers are still recited in the Aramaic language.

   Synonymearamaeanaramean

2. Relating to the Aramaic scriptC1formal

   Describing the alphabetical or syllabic writing system derived from the Phoenician alphabet, used for writing Aramaic and many other scripts.

   Aramäisch

   • The Aramaic alphabet influenced the development of Hebrew and Arabic scripts.
   • Ancient manuscripts were written in the Aramaic script.
   • The inscription was carved in an early form of the Aramaic alphabet.

• Eigenname für eine semitische Sprache, die ursprünglich von den alten Aramäern gesprochen wurde und heute noch in einigen Gemeinschaften Südwestasiens verwendet wird; bezeichnet auch die von ihr abstammende Schrift, die viele andere Schriftsysteme beeinflusst hat.

A proper noun referring to a Semitic language originally spoken by the ancient Arameans, still used in some communities in southwestern Asia, and also denoting the script derived from it that influenced many other writing systems.

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1. B2formal

   A Semitic language originally spoken by the ancient Arameans, which later became a lingua franca in the Near East and is still used by some communities in southwestern Asia.

   Aramäische Sprache

   • Scholars study Aramaic to understand ancient religious texts.
   • Aramaic was the common language of the Persian Empire.
   • Some villages in Syria still speak Aramaic today.

2. B2formal

   An alphabetical script used since the 9th century BC to write the Aramaic language, from which many other writing systems, such as Hebrew and Arabic, were derived.

   Aramäische Schrift

   • The Aramaic script influenced the development of the Hebrew alphabet.
   • Ancient inscriptions were written in the Aramaic script.
   • Linguists trace the origins of many modern scripts back to Aramaic.

3. Adjective FormB2formal

   Relating to the ancient Aramaic language, its speakers, or their culture.

   Aramäisch

   • The Aramaic culture had a significant impact on the region.
   • He specializes in Aramaic literature from the first millennium.
   • The museum has an exhibit on Aramaic artifacts.

   Synonymearamaeanaramean