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mela

language: Karelian Proper

part of speech: Noun


1 meaning

  • Russian: весло
  • English: paddle (rowing tool)
concept: oar

translation

Veps: air; airižmela; eir; mela

Livvi: airo; mela; veslo

Ludian: air; airo; mela

dialects of usage: Myandyselga, Padany, Tunguda, Voknavolok

Examples (1)

the best an excellent a good a bad

1. Šen läpi pannah mela, noin nellän metrin pituni jykie airo, kumpasella perämieš šeisual’l’ah ohjuau venehtä košešša. (Veneh karjalaisien elämäššä)

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