Tuvan edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Turkic *olur- (to sit). Cognate with Turkish oturmak (to sit).

Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

олурар (olurar) (stem олур-, indefinite past олурган, negative олурбас)

  1. to sit
  2. (auxiliary, + -п) Used to form the habitual aspect for certain verbs, namely when the subject is sat down or otherwise stationary.
  3. (auxiliary, олур + -п) Used to form the progressive tense for certain verbs, namely when the subject is sat down or otherwise stationary.
    Мен самолётта ужуп олур мен.Men samolyotta ujup olur men.I am flying in an aeroplane.

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