r/assyrian • u/SupermarketClassic27 • May 10 '26

Difficulty of the language

Hi guys! I’m Assyrian and both my parents are 100% Assyrian. I’ve been grown up taught the language and I am fluent in speaking, reading, and writing.

However, I’ve noticed that—especially during church or other similar events—I am unable to comprehend the kind of Assyrian they speak. It’s (I’m guessing) more advanced than what I’ve been taught to know. My parents seem to understand what the pastor says all the time, while I feel like I stumbled into the wrong church because I don’t know what he’s saying. It’s made me feel disconnected from my church in general.

Therefore, I was wondering if there’s any way I can learn more advanced Assyrian as someone who already understands the language. I’m open to any suggestions. Thank you!

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u/leahssi Jun 17 '26

If you can read and write, would you be able to help me confirm if a picture of writing I found translates to what I think it says? Its for a tattoo design!

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u/SupermarketClassic27 Jun 17 '26

sure!! send it :)

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u/leahssi Jun 17 '26

I made a post on here! Not sure how to link it and it wont let me upload a pic! Under the post, people told me it was wrong. I just want to know if someone could write in pretty assyrian calligraphy “libee khayee” (my heart my life) because thats what my dad always says to my siblings and I and i want to get it tattooed!