Classical Aramaic:
* הוּא (hu') - This is the most common way to say "is" for masculine singular nouns.
* הִיא (hi') - This is used for feminine singular nouns.
* הוּ (hu) - This is used for plural nouns (both masculine and feminine).
Modern Aramaic:
* הוּ (hu) - This is commonly used across dialects for both singular and plural nouns, regardless of gender.
Other forms:
* ܐܝܬܘܗܝ (aytuhay) / ܐܝܬܝܗ (aytihe) - These forms are more formal and are often used in religious texts.
Example:
* הוּא רַבָּא (hu' rabba') - He is great (masculine singular)
* הִיא יָפָה (hi' yafa') - She is beautiful (feminine singular)
* הוּ סְגִיר (hu' sgir) - They are closed (plural)
It's important to note that Aramaic is a diverse language with multiple dialects, so the exact form of "is" can vary depending on the specific dialect.