merč́em
{verb II} [Generate paradigm] 1. to become weak, to grow sickly, to pine away, to go into a decline, to become frail
♦ č́er deč́ βara merč́em {verb II} to become frail after an illness
2. to wither, to wilt (plants)
♢ šokšo keŋežə̑m olmapu merč́en {sentence} the apple tree wilted in the hot summer
3. to fall into decay
♢ jal erkə̑n dene merč́a {sentence} the village is gradually falling into decay
4. to burn dimly
♢ pölemə̑šte tul merč́a {sentence} there's a light burning dimly in the room
