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fall
 
vi.
 
1.
Def.: egkeulug; egkatahak
MS: egkeulug; egkatahak
If something falls, it moves suddenly from a higher place to a lower place.
The broken branch fell from the tree onto the ground.
 
vi.
 
2.
Def.: egkapeled
MS: egkapeled
If someone or something falls, they suddenly and quickly move from standing or sitting to being on the ground. Usually they didn't plan to do this.
The sick carabao fell to the ground because it was very weak.
 
vi.
 
3.
Def.: egdeisek; egtigkus
MS: egdeisek; egtigkus
If a number or level falls, it becomes smaller or lower.
The river level is slowly falling, so soon it will be easy to cross.
The population of that area is falling.
 
n-ct.
 
4.
Def.: 1 pegkeulug; pegkatahak; 2 pegkapeled, 3 pegdeisek; pegtigkus
MS: pegkeulug; pegkatahak; pegkapeled; pegdeisek; pegtigkus
an action of falling.
Note: senses 1,2,3
 
n-uc, n-ct.
 
5.
Def.: maagsil ne timpu wey egkekeulug ka me dewun
autumn (the season after summer and before winter). In some countries the leaves of trees change color and fall in this season.
Irreg.  fell, fallen.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0326-0350
Status: ready

Last updated: 26/Sep/2012