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Telkaya
To Be Well, To Improve, To Be Peaceful
Part of speech:
(Vstat)
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Pronunciation Guide:
Say: terl-kai-yah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, Variation 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern', 'a' followed by 'y' and another vowel, especially ‘a’, is pronounced 'ai' or 'i' as in 'ice'.
Consonant - 'y' is pronounced as a glide between 'ai' and 'ah' sounds.
(note - fast and no pauses between syllables in normal)
Categories:
Feelings Human

Example Phrases

English:
Goodbye. Go well.
Language:
Wariwa telkaya.
English:
You are well? (or 'are you well', 'how are you?)
Language:
Telkayarr?
English:
It will be all right
Language:
Telkayiny.
English:
I'm good or well. I'm improving. I'm getting better. I'm feeling peaceful. I'm at peace.
Language:
Telkayanda.
English:
I'll be better soon. (Or - Getting better.)
Language:
Kilanda telkayiny
English:
I'm not well.
Language:
Wembanda telkaya.

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