daouarn
[ˈdɔwːarn]
noun
LanguageBreton
Meaning- hands
- 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.
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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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.