√ ah, “say”

√ ah

ā́ha āhús V.+, āttha āhatus V.+

-āha ? PB¹.

If nirāha is from this root, then perhaps svā́hā V.+ is also to be referred to it.

(only pf. ā́ha) say, speak, tell (w. D or A of pers. & A of th.), call, name (2A); state, declare to be (A); attribute or adjudge (A) to (G).

adhi speak or intercede for (D).

anu recite, repeat.

abhi speak to (A), answer, reply; tell (D of pers. & A of th.).

nis speak out, express.

pra pronounce, deliver; say tell, name, declare (= S.).