Monday, October 24, 2011

Palåbran 10/24/2011: Barånka

Barånka (bah-rung-kuh): Rocky, rugged road, bumpy.

Uses:
"Machuda' i gimen-hu sa' baranka i chalan." = "My drink spilled because the road was so bumpy."
"Ladispasio sa' barånka." = "Go slower because the road's rugged."
"Mampos barånka i chalan, kalan roller coaster." = "The road is really bumpy, it's like a roller coaster."

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Palåbran 10/16/2011: Hågong

Hågong (HAH-gung): Breathe, respire, inhale, exhale, draw breath.

Uses:
"Mappot gue' humågong sa' puru åsu (i aire)." = "It's difficult for him/her to breathe because the air's filled with smoke."
"Munga yo' humågong sa' mutong." = "I don't want to inhale because it stinks."
"Hågong ni gui'eng-mu fan!" = "Breathe through (with) your nose please!"