אסיר

Hebrew

Root
א־ס־ר (ʾ-s-r)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Semitic *ʔasīr-.

Pronunciation

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Noun

אָסִיר • (asír) m (plural indefinite אֲסִירִים, singular construct אֲסִיר־, feminine counterpart אֲסִירָה)

A (male) prisoner, inmate, captive, bondsman.

Derived terms

אֲסִיר עוֹלָם (asír 'olám)

See also

(prisoner): אסור (asúr)

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