турэн

Evenki

Etymology

1. From Proto-Tungusic *turē-, compare Even төрэн (törən)
2. This root is not found outside of strict North Tungusic unless Oroch турпин (turpin, “story”) is related.

Noun

турэ̄н • (turə̄n)

1. language
2. speech

Related terms

• турэ̄мӣ (turə̄mī, “to scold”)