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'''larn''' (lan2; 咱; we (inclusive)) | |||
**The inclusive "larn" may be used to express politeness or solidarity, as in the example of a speaker asking a stranger "Where do we live?", but meaning "Where do you live?". | **The inclusive "larn" may be used to express politeness or solidarity, as in the example of a speaker asking a stranger "Where do we live?", but meaning "Where do you live?". | ||
**Speaker asks stranger, "Larn toax ti tøfui?" | **Speaker asks stranger, "Larn toax ti tøfui?" | ||
**Speaker means, "Lie toax ti tøfui?" in a polite manner. | **Speaker means, "Lie toax ti tøfui?" in a polite manner. | ||
Revision as of 07:37, 31 October 2012
larn (lan2; 咱; we (inclusive))
- The inclusive "larn" may be used to express politeness or solidarity, as in the example of a speaker asking a stranger "Where do we live?", but meaning "Where do you live?".
- Speaker asks stranger, "Larn toax ti tøfui?"
- Speaker means, "Lie toax ti tøfui?" in a polite manner.