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choice
/choyss/
 
n-ct.
 
1.
Def.: peg-alam
MS: peg-alam
The action of choosing (make a choice).
I was surprised by his choice of nursing as a job.
Neinu-inu a te peg-alam din te himu ne talagtabulig te duktur.
 
n-uc.
 
2.
Def.: alamanan; pilianan
MS: alamanan; pilianan
the chance to choose from a group of different things.
She didn't want to go home early, but she had no choice.
Kenè egkeupian sikandin ne eg-ulì te baley te mahaan, piru warè egkapilian din.
There is a choice of colors: blue, red or yellow.
 
n-ct.
 
3.
Def.: kasangkapan wey ke weil ne eg-alamen; naalam
MS: naalam
the thing or action which you choose.
I chose the blue shirt, and I am happy with my choice.
Mig-alam ku ka meilem ne kumbalè, wey nahala a te naalam ku.
 
adj.
 
4.
Def.: meupiya ne klasi
MS: meupiya
Something choice is of high quality.
I bought some choice tomatoes.
Migbeli a te meupiya ne klasi ne kalamantis.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0851-0875
Status: ready

Last updated: 21/Jan/2013