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build
/bild/
 
vt.
 
1.
Def.: eggimuwen
MS: eggimuwen
If you build something such as a table or house, you make it.
 
vt.
 
2.
Def.: egparakelen; egpatulinen
MS: egparakelen; egpatulinen
If you build something such as a friendship or business, you do things to cause it to grow.
He worked hard to build his business.
 
vi.
 
3.
Def.: egdakel; egkapunpun
MS: egdakel; egkapunpun
If something such as noise or dust builds, or builds up, it increases or grows.
The noise built and built until it was very loud.
It is so dusty here near the highway! The dust builds up on everything.
 
n-ct.
 
4.
Def.: ulaula te peglelawa
MS: ulaula te peglelawa
Your build is the shape of your body (e.g., slim, average, athletic)
Irreg.  built, built.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0201-0225
Status: ready

Last updated: 21/Jan/2013