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povi

language: Karelian Proper

part of speech: Noun


1 meaning

  • Russian: пазуха
  • English: bosom
concept: bosom (of clothing); chest fold (of garment)

translation

Veps: povi; sižl’; šižal’; šižl; šižl’

Livvi: kainalus; povi; šižäle; šižäli

Ludian: povi; šižäl’; žiželi

dialects of usage: Myandyselga, Reboly, Voknavolok

Examples (1)

the best an excellent a good a bad

1. Kotvan aikua kuluttuo nuotta oli veneheššä, väliverkko niise, a povi toiseh veneheh mujehtineh. (Piippu)

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2 meaning

  • Russian: мотня невода
concept: seine bag; cod end

translation

Veps: ema; pera; perä; čup

Livvi: perä

Ludian: emä; pera; perä

dialects of usage: Kestenga, Knyazhaya, Padany, Rugozero, Tunguda, Uhta, Voknavolok

Examples (1)

the best an excellent a good a bad

1. Kotvan aikua kuluttuo nuotta oli veneheššä, väliverkko niise, a povi toiseh veneheh mujehtineh. (Piippu)

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