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oliinʼ

verb

LanguageAhtna (United States)

Meaning
  1. optative of nilen
  2. This word is the optative mood form of the verb nilen. It is used to express a wish, a desire, or an intention for something to happen.
Examples

Niliinʼ k’e.

May it be so.

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThe optative is often used for expressions of hope or desire.

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