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definite
/def-ə-nət/
 
adj.
 
1.
Def.: nateil e; kenad egkabalbalawan
MS: nateil e; kenad egkabalbalawan
If something such as a plan is definite, it is already decided, and probably will not change.
Maybe we will travel on Friday, but our plans are not definite yet.
Hendue te eggipanew key te Birnis, piru ka puhawang ney warè pad nateil.
 
adj.
 
2.
Def.: malehet
MS: malehet
If something is definite, you are sure that it is real.
There was a definite sound of thunder just then, I'm sure.
Due dahing ne malehet te luhung kuntee, siguardu a.
 
adj.
 
3.
Def.: mapahetpet ne peglalag
MS: mapahetpet
If you are definite about something, you are strong and sure when you speak about it.
She was very definite that she could not help us.
Mapahetpet sikandin ne migkahi te kenè egpakabulig kanta.
 
adj.
 
4.
Def.: egkamelmelehan
MS: egkamelmelehan
a definite color or shape is strong and clear, so that you know what it is.
The color is not definite; it is sort of between blue and pink.
Sem.Dom.: AWL7
 
 
indefinite
 
adj.
not definite.
Status: ready

Last updated: 18/Jan/2012