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Tyerta
To Stop, Finish
Part of speech:
(Vtr and intr)
Sources:
Notes:
tyerta purrkanda' - 'it stops (me) I sigh', this was a sarcastic expression implying 'I can't be bothered to do this'.
Usage:
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Actions Moving
Example Phrases
English:
It stops (me) i sigh
Language:
Tyerta purrkanda.
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