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proper
/prop-er/
 
adj.
 
1.
Def.: eleg
MS: eleg
A proper thing is something which is right and correct for a particular situation. If someone's behavior is proper, it fits with society's rules about good behavior.
What is the proper thing to wear for the parade?
Nekey ka eleg ne igpansaluub te egparid?
In our culture it's not proper for a boy and girl to spend a lot of time alone together.
Te kanta ne batasan kenen eleg ne ka lukes wey malitan egparumdumeey [egparumdume͡ey] te dakel ne timpu.
 
adj.
 
2.
Def.: malehet wey eleg
MS: malehet wey eleg; eleg wey malehet
A proper thing is real, complete or enough.
I didn't have a proper shower, I just washed my head.
Warè malehet ne pegpamanihus ku, migtutuliyuk e rè.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0701-0725
 
 
improper
 
adj.
not proper (sense 1).
Status: ready

Last updated: 27/Sep/2012