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wish
 
vt.
 
1.
Def.: egkeupian perem
MS: egkeupian perem; perem
You use wish to talk about something now or in the past that you are not happy with, and would like to change.
I wish I could fly, but I can't.
Egkeupian a ne egpakalayang perem piru kenè ku egkeyimu.
I wish I hadn't said that (but I did say it).
 
vt.
 
2.
Def.: igkeupii
MS: igkeupii
You use wish to say that you want something good for someone.
I wish you a happy birthday.
Igkeupii ku ne due kahalè nu te aldew ne neetawan nu.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0526-0550
Status: ready

Last updated: 10/May/2012