նկուղ

Armenian

Etymology

From Old Armenian նկուղ (nkuł); see it for more.

Pronunciation

Noun

նկուղ (nkuł)

  1. basement, cellar
  2. storehouse, pantry
  3. any low, dark house or structure, especially underground

Usage notes

In colloquial speech Russian подвал (podval) is used instead, pronounced as [pɑdˈvɑl].

Declension


Old Armenian

Etymology

The origin is uncertain. Perhaps an Iranian borrowing: compare Persian نغول (nuğūl, deep place).

Noun

նկուղ (nkuł)

  1. basement, cellar
  2. pantry, storeroom
  3. caravanserai

Declension

Descendants

References

  • Petrosean, H. Matatʿeay V. (1879), նկուղ”, in Nor Baṙagirkʿ Hay-Angliarēn [New Dictionary Armenian–English], Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Awetikʿean, G.; Siwrmēlean, X.; Awgerean, M. (1836–1837), նկուղ”, in Nor baṙgirkʿ haykazean lezui [New Dictionary of the Armenian Language] (in Old Armenian), Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Ačaṙean, Hračʿeay (1971–1979), նկուղ”, in Hayerēn armatakan baṙaran [Dictionary of Armenian Root Words] (in Armenian), 2nd edition, reprint of the original 1926–1935 seven-volume edition, Yerevan: University Press
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