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The Comprehensive Aramaic Lexicon

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k(n a01
kˁn adv. now
1 now BA-Ez, Nab, Qum, JLAtg, PTA, LJLA. ▶ more

--(a) mn kˁn, מִכְעַן : from now on, after that Nab, Qum, JLAtg.
2 (w./w.o. w_) : introducing direct discourse or a separate subject or logical consequence, often with a sense of polite request OfAGen, OfA, OfA-Egypt, OfA-Pers, OfA-Iran, OfA-West, BA-Ez, BA-Da, Qum, JLAtg, LJLA. ▶ more

--(a) enclitic particle of polite entreaty, often corresponding to Hebrew נָא JLAtg, PTA, JBAg, LJLA.