Lesson 36: Each other & Self / Habit
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Each Other & Self
Today we will learn how to say each other and self. To say each other we use cemi, like this:
We also have another useful word, elihei, which means self. We use it like this:
Here are some more examples:
Haya i anye e anona u cemi.
They make a gift for each other.
Haya i anye e anona u elihei.
They make a gift for themselves.
Habit
Let's learn how to say something is habitual. This is optional: we only use it if we want to make the habit explicit. For that, we use lirul, which means habit, custom:
You can combine it with other constructions, like this:
Lirul farejal i mouje e mogali en liyar.
My father habitually drinks coffee in the morning (and still dows).
Lirular farejal i mouje e mogali en liyar.
My father used to drink coffee in the morning (but not anymore).
When using AR, we indicate the habit is completed. This means the habit used to happen, but not anymore. In this construction, AR in the verb is optional because context is clear from lirular.
To sum up:
Now try to create 3 sentences using cemi, elihei, and lirul:
YE SUBCLUSTER
Today, let's take a deeper look at the YE cluster!
| Oravia | English |
|---|---|
| yeleno | cotton |
| yean | sew |
| yespuli | sock |
| yesrel | jacket |
| yesnou | pants |
| yesmel | dress |
| yeswol | shirt |
| yespai | shoe |
| yejae | bag |
| yemiodu | pillow, cushion |
| yewamus | net |
| yedi | stripe |
Do you see a subcluster in here? What do you think it is about?
These words also have extended meanings, for example:
| Oravia | English |
|---|---|
| yeleno | cotton, soft, fluffy |
| yean | sew, to mend |
| yesmel | dress, elegant |
| yespai | shoe, suitable |
| yejae | bag, burden |
| yemiodu | pillow, cushion, padded |
| yewamus | net, network, trap, catch |
| yedi | stripe, striped, lined |
If you want to say someone is wearing a piece of clothing, you use i yes. To say they put it on, you use the clothing as a verb. For example:
You are ready for the exercise now!
Matching Games
Time to practice! Match the Oravia words with their English meanings.
If you don't remember or make a mistake, that's totally fine! We will have plenty of opportunities to practice. Right now just give it a try.
Click one word from each column to match them. The game will check automatically when you select both words.
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Round 6
Matching Games
Time to practice! Match the Oravia words with their English meanings.
If you don't remember or make a mistake, that's totally fine! We will have plenty of opportunities to practice. Right now just give it a try.
Click one word from each column to match them. The game will check automatically when you select both words.
After completing the Exercises and Review, try it again to see how much you've improved.
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Review Missed Words
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🎉 Lesson 23 Complete!
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Come back tomorrow for Lesson 24.