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Hittite

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Hittite
nu
conjunction
This is a very common connecting particle used to link sentences together in a narrative.

“nu-za LUGAL-us e-es-ta”

And the king was there.

Also means
  1. Broad transcription of 𒉡
  2. and

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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zanu-
verb
To prepare food by heating it.

“nasta NINDA-an zanu-”

And he/she cooks the bread.

Also means
  1. to cook

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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lukkanu-
verb
To remain or stay in a location for the duration of the night.

“nuku lukkanu-.”

Pass the night here.

Also means
  1. to pass the night

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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āraAppears in an example
adjective
An adjective describing something that is correct, proper, or fitting according to custom or law.

“nu-mu āra”

It is right for me.

Also means
  1. Broad transcription of 𒀀𒀀𒊏
  2. right

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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eku-Appears in an example
verb
A basic verb used to talk about drinking.

“nu-za eku-”

And he drinks.

Also means
  1. to drink

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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assiya-Appears in an example
verb
To feel deep affection or hold someone or something dear.

“nu-za-kan LUGAL-us assiyanunun”

And the king loved him.

Also means
  1. to love

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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hurtāi-Appears in an example
noun
A formal expression of ill will or a curse directed toward someone.

“nu-za hurtāi-an iyanun”

And I performed a curse.

Also means
  1. curse

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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lahhema-Appears in an example
noun
A specific task or mission that someone is sent to perform.

“nu-za lahhema- uwanun”

I have come on an errand

Also means
  1. errand

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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haddules-Appears in an example
verb
This verb refers to the process of becoming healthy or well again after being sick.

“nu-za haddules-”

And he recovers.

Also means
  1. to recover

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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