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expression
/iks-presh-ən/
 
n-ct.
 
1.
Def.: epad (meyitenged te layun igsangkalit ne lalag te etew)
MS: epad
a phrase or sentence that people say (e.g., 'time flies').
Sem.Dom.: language use
 
n-ct.
 
2.
Def.: geyinawa wey ke eggeramen ne egkakita diyè te ulaula
The expression on your face is the feelings that you show on your face.
He had a worried expression on his face.
 
n-uc.
 
3.
Def.: pegpanugtul wey ke pegpakita te suman-suman wey geyinawa
the action of telling or showing your thoughts and feelings.
Writing songs is a popular form of expression.
Sem.Dom.: GSL1001-1025
Status: ready

Last updated: 21/Jan/2013