End of Part 1:

If you wish to practice more, advance to the next slide and re-start the audio above.

If you wish to go over the next part of the lesson, scroll down to Part 2.

Now to go over it in English…

To “say hello” in Aramaic is literally “to give the peace.”

Depending upon who is speaking and in what context, there are slight changes in how things are said.

“this” (fem.)

“the woman”

“she (is)”

“Mary”

“this” (masc.)

“the man”

“he (is)”

“Jacob”

and are feminine.
and are masculine.

The Singular

Singular Masculine vs. Feminine

= “to, unto, for”

Masculine:
Pronouns: = “(to) him,” = “(to) you” (masc.)
Verbs: = “wants,” = “says” (no ending)

Feminine:
Pronouns: = “(to) her,” = “(to) you” (fem.)
Verbs: = “wants,” = “says” (fem.) (end in -ah)

The Plural

Plural Masculine vs. Feminine

Masculine (& Common):
Pronouns: = “(to) them,” (pl.) = “(to) you” (pl.)

Feminine:
Pronouns: = “(to) them,” (pl.) = “(to) you” (pl.)

We’ll go over verbs later.

Review:

To a man:
To a woman:
To a group:
To a group of women:

Practice:

Over the next few slides, you’ll be presented with an image of whom you are to greet. Speak aloud and write down your response on a scrap piece of paper, and then advance to the next slide to see if you are correct.

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