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==Hrasic==
==Hrasic==
===Alternative forms===
===Alternative forms===
ղոն (''[[Hrasic#Hayar|Hayar Armenian]]'')


===Etymology===
===Etymology===

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Hrasic

Alternative forms

ղոն (Hayar Armenian)

Etymology

From the reflexive instrumental form of áng, an impersonal pronoun. Itself from Proto-Menmer *aŋ.

Pronunciation

(Hrasic) IPA: /ˈᵑɡæn/

Pronoun

ngán reflexive instrumental (nominative áng)

  1. By means of oneself.
  2. By oneself.
    Rán-gin ngán guo
    He makes it by himself.

Usage notes

The gender of the reflexive instrumental is determined by the subject of the action.


Adverb

ngán invariable

  1. Automatically, in an automatic manner; without external control or intervention.
    Tayan-gi ngán.
    It works automatically.
  2. Unconsciously, done out of habit.
  3. Luckily, in a fortunate manner; with good success.
    Thán-ta duo ngán.
    She lived a life of luck.

Noun

ngán class 1 inanimate collective (singulative ngána) regular

  1. Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence.
  2. A superstitious feeling that brings fortune or success.
  3. success

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