Contionary:selinu

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Indeyivroplu

Etymology

Loaned from Modern Greek Σελήνη (Selíni)

Pronunciation

(Indeyivroplu) IPA: [sɪ̞ˈli.n̪u̞]

Noun

selinu

  1. Moon
    takgutzger gišêri nemêtšxonandgir vaxte selinu luser.
    "It is so pleasant to go for a walk outside at night when the Moon shines."


Usage notes

This word is used specifically for our Earth's Moon. For the general term of a moon, see ibrohpu.

Inflection

  1. selina
    lunar

Derived terms

  1. selinlusu
    moonlight
  2. ijlselinlínêjodu
    lunar eclipse
  3. selinjumu
    selenium

Related terms

  1. ijlu
    Sun