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daouarn

[ˈdɔwːarn]

noun

LanguageBreton

Meaning
  1. hands
  2. This is the dual form of the noun 'dorn', meaning both hands. It is used when referring specifically to the two hands belonging to one person.
Examples

Gwalc'hiñ a ran ma daouarn.

I am washing my hands.

Pronunciationˈdɔwːarn

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteIn Breton, nouns referring to body parts that exist in pairs often use a specific dual form instead of the standard plural.

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