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cai

[kɐɪ̯]

verb

LanguageMacanese

Meaning
  1. to fall
  2. to get carried away
  3. To drop down or lose one's footing. It can also refer to losing composure or behaving foolishly.
Examples

cai na asnéra

to commit a faux-pas

Pronunciationkɐɪ̯

Part of speechverb

Usage noteUsed both literally for physical movement and figuratively for social blunders.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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