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“cry” in Akha

In Akha, cry is ŋö, ngoev -eu, ngoeuhf urh.

Meaning in English

1. (noun) a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition 2. (noun) a fit of weeping 3. (noun) a slogan used to rally support for a cause 4. (noun) a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) 5. (noun) the characteristic utterance of an animal 6. (verb) shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain 7. (verb) bring into a particular state by crying 8. (verb) utter a sudden loud cry 9. (verb) proclaim or announce in public 10. (verb) utter a characteristic sound 11. (verb) utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy 12. (verb) demand immediate action

Definition: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0)

Akha dictionary entries

dictionary entry
Akha

ŋö

cry

Source: STEDT database: Akha, Hansson 89 AHKP (ILH-PL)

verb
Akha

ngoev -eu

to cry

Source: Paul W. Lewis, Akha-English Dictionary (Cornell University Southeast Asia Program, 1968; OCR)

dictionary entry
Akha

ngoeuhf urh

cry

Source: PanLex Akha expressions (ahk, 20240301 snapshot)

verb
Akha

caw ngoe"-eu

to cry with someone else in sympathy

Source: Paul W. Lewis, Akha-English Dictionary (Cornell University Southeast Asia Program, 1968; OCR)

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