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===Alternative forms===
===Alternative forms===
===Etymology===
===Etymology===
''nī-'' (within inside) plus [[Contionary:luṃgha|luṃgha]] (otter). Both senses are a metaphorical interpretation of someone who is active (playful) as an otter within a certain group.
''nī-'' (within inside) + ''[[Contionary:luṃgha|luṃgha]]'' (otter). Both senses are a metaphorical interpretation of someone who is active (playful) as an otter within a certain group.
 
===Pronunciation===
===Pronunciation===
: (''Standard'') [[Guide:IPA|IPA]]: {{IPA|[niːɴ̆ũɡʱä]}}
: (''Standard'') [[Guide:IPA|IPA]]: {{IPA|[niːɴ̆ũɡʱä]}}

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Chlouvānem

Alternative forms

Etymology

nī- (within inside) + luṃgha (otter). Both senses are a metaphorical interpretation of someone who is active (playful) as an otter within a certain group.

Pronunciation

(Standard) IPA: [niːɴ̆ũɡʱä]
(Līlasuṃghāṇi)) IPA: [niːɴ̆ũɡʱɐ]

Noun

nīluṃgha (1h declension; plural nīluṃghai)

  1. spy, infiltrator, undercover agent
    dhurvālāṇa nīluṃghu gam isnirate.
    The police has just discovered a spy.
  2. (somewhat colloquial) fan, supporter
    predhakena nanyai kerachomayi nīluṃghenīs usmura!
    The hotel is full of fans of that kerachomā artist.

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