ɣanim

Tarifit

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Berber, from the plural of Punic 𐤒𐤍𐤀 (qnʾ /⁠qanā⁠/, “cane, reed”) or Biblical Hebrew קָנִים (qānîm, “cane, reed”), ultimately from Akkadian 𒄀 (qanûm, “reed”).

Noun

ɣanim m (plural iɣunam or iɣanimen, diminutive taɣnint, Tifinagh spelling ⵖⴰⵏⵉⵎ)

  1. reed
  2. flute
  3. quill pen
  4. fishing rod

Declension

Inflection of ɣanim
singular plural
free state ɣanim iɣunam, iɣanimen
annexed state uɣanim iɣunam, iɣanimen
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