tnga

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Khasi

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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tnga m or f

  1. spouse, husband, wife
    Synonyms: lok, shkaw
    • 1891, “Loukas 17:32”, in Ka Baibl (Khasi Bible):
      To kynmaw phi ïa ka tnga u Lot.
      Remember the wife of Lot.

Usage notes

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The choice of article reflects the gender of the referent: u tnga refers to a husband; ka tnga is the wife.

Derived terms

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References

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  • Singh, U Nissor (1906) Khasi-English dictionary[1], Shillong: Eastern Bengal and Assam Secretariat Press, page 223. Searchable online at SEAlang.net.