past
n-ct.
1.
Def.: nanlihad
MS: nanlihad
The past is the period of time before now.
In the past, people had larger families.
Te nanlihad, ka me etew due dakel ne pamilya.
adj.
2.
Def.: miglihad
MS: miglihad
A past event is something that happened some time before now.
I have attended the past three meetings.
Nakaapil a te katatelu ne miglihad ne kalibulungan.
adj.
3.
Def.: miglihad (aldew ne iyam pad neimpusi)
MS: miglihad
The past period of time (e.g., the past month) is a period of time which has just finished.
The past month has been very busy.
Ka miglihad ne bulan amana ne dakel se himu.
prep, adv.
4.
Def.: eglihad
MS: eglihad
If you move past something, or pass it, you move close by it, from before it to after it.
She didn't talk to me, she just walked straight past.
Warè migpakiglalag sikandin keddì, miglihad dè sikandin.
prep.
5.
Def.: neimpusan; nakalihad
MS: neimpusan; nakalihad
When telling the time, past means 'after'
It's twenty (minutes) past seven.
Beyinti ne minutus e ne nakalihad ka alas siti.
Sem.Dom.: prepositions; adverbs; GSL0401-0425
Status: ready
Last updated: 18/Jan/2012