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le̱y
/lě̤j/
noun
ŋuan:
ley
beast
noun;
plural:
beasts
wild animal
noun;
plural:
wild animals
Cä le̱y kɔk pan.
I bought a beast yesterday.
Cä ley kɔk pan.
I bought beasts yesterday.
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Bentiu dialect)
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lè̤j
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lé̤jnì̤
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