pelua

Pipil

Etymology

From Proto-Uto-Aztecan *pɨrV. Cognate with Hopi purukna (“to unfold, to uncover”).

Pronunciation

• (standard) IPA^(key): /peːˈluwa/

Verb

-pēlua

1. (transitive) to open

   Shikpelu ne muten

   Open your mouth

Synonyms

• -tapua (“to open”)

Antonyms

• -tzakwa (“to close”)