Entry | 1 trarantitra |
Elementary words | 2 tratra, antitra |
Part of speech | 3 interjection |
Explanations in Malagasy |
4 Fomba fiarahabana, izay entina mirary ilay olona arahabaina ho tratra antitra [1.1] |
Explanations in English |
5 [trara, Opt. Imp of tratra.] May you reach old age! A common form of expressing thanks, or of bidding good-bye to one of noble rank, or highly respected; also used to the sovereign after she has replied or spoken to any one. [1.2] 6 may you live long ! (an expression of great respect) [1.7] |
Explanations in French |
7 vivez longtemps [1.3#741, 1.8, 1.5#305] 8 ayez de longs jours! terme respectueux qu'on emploie surtout à l'égard des personnes honorables, pour dire adieu, et aussi au commencement d'un discours ou bien pour acquiescer; pour dire adieu aux nobles cette expression est obligatoire [1.3#741] 9 (expression très respectueuse) [1.8] |
Examples |
10 Ary dia nanao trarantitra izahay. [2.366] 11 trarantitra, tompoko, aza marofy! [2.69] 12 Dia nanao trarantitra izahay dia nody. [2.649] 13 trarantitra, aza marofy Hianao, tompoko! [2.69] |
Vocabulary |
14 Forms of Address |
Tables and plates |
15 All the interjections |
Updated on 2023/06/14 |