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thick
 
adj.
 
1.
Def.: makepal
MS: makepal
Something thick has a large measurement between the two opposite sides (e.g., a thick book).
 
adj.
 
2.
Def.: kakepal
MS: kakepal
You use thick to give the measurement of something from one side to the opposite side.
The piece of wood was 5cm thick.
Lalimma ne sintimitru ka kakepal te sengebuuk ne kayu.
 
adj.
 
3.
Def.: mabehat wey kenè ne malemu ne egtulayas
MS: mabehat
A thick liquid does not flow easily, because it is heavy (e.g., honey).
 
adj.
 
4.
Def.: nasahensek wey ke mabenes; malapung
MS: nasahensek; mabenes; malapung
Something thick has many things close together (e.g., thick hair).
It was difficult to walk in the thick forest, because the trees were very close together.
Amana ne malised ka eggipanew diyè te katalunan puun te nasahensek wey mabenes ka me kayu.
 
adj.
 
5.
Def.: makepal (iling te gapun)
MS: makepal
If something such as smoke or cloud is thick, it is difficult to see through it.
There was thick smoke from the fire, so I couldn't see anything.
Due makepal ne ebel puun te hapuy, sikak warè egkakita ku minsan nekey.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0826-0850
Status: ready

Last updated: 27/Sep/2012