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jira

[ˈhiɾa]

postp

LanguageMurui Huitoto

Meaning
  1. because of
  2. A word placed after a noun or phrase to explain the reason for something.
Examples

Jesucristo rafuena omoɨmo cue lloiacana jira, naimɨe comɨnɨna nano lloitɨcue.

Because of my wanting to tell you of the story of Jesus Christ, I will first tell of his people.

Pronunciationˈhiɾa

Part of speechpostp

Usage noteThis postposition follows the word it modifies.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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