Directions

1. Dhi tir

   Go straight

   Usage

   An imperative used for directions.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: dhi (go) + tir (straight).

2. Chung' kae

   Stop here

   Usage

   Said when you want a vehicle to stop.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: chung' (stand, stop) + kae (here).

3. Dok chien

   Go back

   Usage

   Tells someone to go back.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: dok (return) + chien (behind, back).

4. Yo wuok chieng'

   East

   Usage

   The direction east. Literally the way the sun comes out.

   Grammar Note

   yo (side) + wuok (come out) + chieng' (sun).

5. Yo podho chieng'

   West

   Usage

   The direction west. Literally the way the sun falls.

   Grammar Note

   yo (side) + podho (fall, set) + chieng' (sun).

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