Word

a-lɛ́j

lie

verb Not yet taught

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Definition

To deceive s.o.; lie, cheat.

In a sentence

Ɛ́lɛ́j ɔlmaŋátindá ɨltʉ́ŋáná peê epurrúo inkíshú.

The enemy will cheat people so as to steal their cows.

Where this comes from

Source
Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)
Dialect
Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)