Mari-English Dictionary

erkən-erkən

{adverb}

1. gradually, slowly, little by little, bit by bit

♦ ilem erkən-erkən {phrase} I'm alright

♦ erkən-erkən ʃəplanem {verb II} to calm down gradually

2. very slowly, very gently

♦ erkən-erkən oʃkəlam {verb I} to walk very slowly

♦ erkən-erkən əʃtem {verb II} to do something very slowly

3. very quietly, very softly

♦ erkən-erkən mutlanem {verb II} to talk very softly

♦ erkən-erkən tykaltem {verb II} to knock very softly

4. very calmly

♦ erkən-erkən ojlem {verb II} to talk very calmly

--"PARENT"--> erkən

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Last update: 10 August 2023

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