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One should always use ''' | One should always use '''vun pituð tatur''' ''(the elegant form, preceding modifiers)'' and '''vun roisatuð tatur''' ''(the polite form, OVS word order)'' in greetings with strangers and elders. Use of '''vun rasuð tatur''' ''(the common form, proceeding modifiers)'' is allowed for greeting family and friends and '''vun aramauð tatur''' ''(the romantic form, VOS word order)'' when addressing a love interest or partner. | ||
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*tultussu ele – lit. like wind moves; something that can change at any moment | *tultussu ele – lit. like wind moves; something that can change at any moment | ||
*fitu – lit. as compared to trees; when someone is compared to trees they are not useful as trees are very useful | *fitu – lit. as compared to trees; when someone is compared to trees they are not useful as trees are very useful | ||
*harge | *harge siudh takpuolho von arinor – lit. to have the sun on your back; to have someone who is making you feel nervous and pressured | ||
=Yes/No= | =Yes/No= | ||
*ig – yes | *ig – yes | ||
*ob – no | *ob – no | ||