Azerbaijani

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Etymology

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From dar +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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daralmaq (intransitive)

  1. to shrink, to become narrow
    Yol daralırdı.The road narrowed.
  2. to become tight, to shrink
    Synonyms: sıxlaşmaq, kiçilmək, (of fabric) yığılmaq
    Ayaqqabılar daralmışdır.The shoes have become tight.
    Köynək yığılıb daraldı.The shirt has become [too] tight.
  3. (figurative) to grow shorter, to decrease
    Günlər daralır.The days grow shorter.
    Nəfəsi daralır.His breath is growing shorter.
    Vaxt daralır.The time is running out.
    Hövsələm daralır.My patience is wearing thin.

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