10-02-2003, 09:45 PM
Shlama Akhi Craig,
Yes, the singular deacon is "Msham-sha-na" and the plural is "Msham-sha-ne".
For the most part what you wrote is accurate.
The rules for formation of plurals in Aramaic are very intricate and complex. For an extremely thorough treatment (and vocalizations), see lessons 63-70 here:
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Yes, the singular deacon is "Msham-sha-na" and the plural is "Msham-sha-ne".
For the most part what you wrote is accurate.
The rules for formation of plurals in Aramaic are very intricate and complex. For an extremely thorough treatment (and vocalizations), see lessons 63-70 here:
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+Shamasha Paul bar-Shimun de'Beth-Younan