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“question” in Akha

In Akha, question is directing, nahf hahv urh dawv kawv.

Meaning in English

1. (noun) uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something 2. (noun) an instance of questioning 3. (noun) the subject matter at issue 4. (noun) a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote 5. (noun) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply 6. (noun) an informal reference to a marriage proposal 7. (verb) pose a question 8. (verb) challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of 9. (verb) place in doubt or express doubtful speculation 10. (verb) pose a series of questions to 11. (verb) conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

Definition: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0)

Akha dictionary entries

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Akha

directing

the question to a person present. It is

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

dictionary entry
Akha

nahf hahv urh dawv kawv

question

Source: PanLex Akha expressions (ahk, 20240301 snapshot)

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