Etymology
From hlai ‘whether’ and luhf ‘truth’.
Alternate Forms
| Extended ASCII Form: |
HI luf
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| Abjad ASCII Form: |
H lf
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Pronunciation
(Brooding) IPA: /hlaɪ̯ lʌf/
Interjection
hlai luhf
- really
- truly
- verily
- is it true
- isn’t it
- n’est-ce pas?
Usage Notes
Interrogative.