3

I know what "Talmud" means and that it derives from the root Lamed Mem Dalet. But I cannot figure out how the word derives. Is it Aramaic (i.e. not Hebrew) and/or are there any other words that follow the t..w. scheme?

(. is a root letter.)

Improve this question

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
8

It is Hebrew. דתנן ר' יהודה אומר הוי זהיר בתלמוד ששגגת תלמוד עולה זדון. Note that this is a Mishna, and ש to mean 'that/for', instead of ד. You can look up the word in Jastrow.

http://www.tyndalearchive.com/TABS/Jastrow/index.htm

Other words on the same pattern: targum; tafnuk (delicacy).

Improve this answer
2
  • 1
    Also תרבות, תנחום, תשלום, e.g.
    – WAF
    Aug 14, 2011 at 3:20
  • +1; but although the form is Hebrew, it seems to be a Hebrewing of Aramaic /tal'mu.da/.
    – ruakh
    Apr 24, 2015 at 0:03

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .