“hard” in Akha

Meaning in English

1. (adjective) produced without vibration of the vocal cords 2. (adjective) resisting weight or pressure 3. (adjective) dispassionate 4. (adjective) (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward or touching the velum 5. (adjective) (of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source 6. (adjective) not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure 7. (adverb) with effort or force or vigor 8. (adverb) to the full extent possible; all the way 9. (adverb) slowly and with difficulty 10. (adverb) causing great damage or hardship 11. (adverb) with firmness 12. (adverb) indulging excessively 13. (adverb) earnestly or intently 14. (adverb) with pain or distress or bitterness 15. (adverb) very near or close in space or time 16. (adverb) into a solid condition 17. (adjective) being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content 18. (adjective) unfortunate or hard to bear 19. (adjective) given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors 20. (adjective) dried out 21. (adjective) very strong or vigorous 22. (adjective) characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

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