a³¹ ɣa⁵⁵

Pela

Pela phrasebook

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Etymology

From a³¹− + ɣa⁵⁵ (“need”). Possibly a Calque of Jingpho N ra ai (“You're welcome”, literally “No need”). Compare Lhao Vo Ma ra".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a³¹ ɣa⁵⁵/

Phrase

a³¹ ɣa⁵⁵

1. You are welcome
2. Never mind

See also

• a³¹kju̠⁵⁵ kɔ̠³⁵ vɛ³⁵ ("Thank you")

References

• Dai Qingxia, Jiang Ying, Kong Zhien, A Study of Pela Language (2007; Publishing House of Minority Nationalities, Beijing)