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Pirna
Appear, Come, Arrive, To Rise (Of Sun Etc.)
Part of speech:
(Vintr)
Sources:
Notes:
Used in many fixed locutions, e.g.pirnang-kat merterruk - his bones are sticking out.
Usage:
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Pronunciation Notes:
Categories:
Moving Actions
Example Phrases
English:
His bones are sticking out
Language:
Pirnang-kat merterruk.
English:
Who came?
Language:
Winyarruk pirnin?
English:
How did you get here?
Language:
Nyanyararr pirnin?
Associated Audio
Description:
pirna_appear
Author:
Laura Ross
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