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artificial
/ar-tə-fish-əl/
 
adj.
 
1.
Def.: hinimu te etew ne me butang wey kenè ne ka neyimu e daan
Something artificial is made by people, and is not natural.
I don't like using artificial sweeteners in my coffee; I prefer sugar.
 
adj.
 
2.
Def.: me lalag wey himu ne lein te malehet ne eggeramen
If someone is artificial, their words and actions are different from what they really feel.
It's better for people to think you are unemotional than to be artificial.
Sem.Dom.: GSL1826-1851
Status: not yet fully checked

Last updated: 17/Jan/2012