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need
 
vt.
 
1.
Def.: egkeilangan
MS: egkeilangan
If you need something or need to do something, you have a problem if you don't have it or do it.
All humans need food.
Ka langun ne etew egkeilangan te pegkeen.
It's getting dark, so we need to leave now.
 
n-ct, n-uc.
 
2.
Def.: pegkeilangan
MS: pegkeilangan
the fact that you need something (have a need for something, or be in need of something).
We have a need for a new teacher.
Due pegkeilangan ta te iyam ne talagpanulù.
 
n-ct.
 
3.
Def.: keilangan
MS: keilangan
something that you need.
Food is a basic human need.
 
n-uc.
 
4.
Def.: kaayu-ayu
MS: kaayu-ayu
the state of being very poor, and not having enough (be in need).
In that community there are many people who live in need.
Te keet-etawan due masalig ne nangugpè ne egkaayu-ayu.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0126-0150
 
 
needy
 
adj.
Def.: naayu-ayu
MS: naayu-ayu
A needy person is very poor, and doesn't have enough.
Status: ready

Last updated: 28/Sep/2012