Mari-English Dictionary

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kergaltem

1. {transitive} to bend, to twist, to curve

♦ kalajə̑m kergaltem {verb II} to bend tinplate

2. to roll up, to tuck up

♦ urβaltə̑m kergaltem {verb II} to tuck up a hem

♦ šokšə̑m kergaltem {verb II} to roll up one's sleeves

3. {figuratively} to fool, to cheat, to trick

♦ tušmanə̑m kergaltem {verb II} to fool the enemy

~ ASPECTUAL CONVERB CONSTRUCTIONS ~

// kergalten šə̑ndem {verb II} {perfective} (see above)

// jolašə̑m kergalten šə̑ndem {verb II} to roll up one's pants

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Last update: 10 August 2023

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