Contionary:lai

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Grayis

Pronunciation

(Grayis) IPA: /lai̯/

Conjunction

lai

  1. but, yet, however.

Reneissan

Alternative forms

Etymology

Pronunciation

(Reneissan) IPA: /lɛ/

Determiner

lai (masculine singular il, feminine singular la, masculine plural i, prevocalic singular l', prevocalic plural lais)

  1. the; feminine plural definite article

Soc'ul'

Etymology

From Sekhulla lai, from Wascotl *ila-i. Cognate to Gwaxol hile³, Kilīmos-sāîl ilāe. Doublet of il

Pronunciation

Verb

lai ᴇʀɢ

  1. to live
    R'uz secuc' ceix r'uz xuyaxaia nez sechabaux seclai r'ūj xad.
    When I first saw my great grandchild, I was so incredibly happy that I didn't care how much longer I had to live.

Adjective

lai

  1. living, alive
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Particle

lai

  1. experiential particle
    Aíjuitej jál tumyan eý ciriciri jena jena ez'e jutxux je āhseicuc' lai.
    The starry sky sparkling that day was the most beautiful I've ever seen.
  2. habitual particle
    Seccual lai secñéi jál āhmaují je.
    I like to come here for the peace and quiet.

Synonyms

(to live, living, alive, experiential/habitual particle):

(living, alive):