Macanese edit

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Etymology edit

pramor derives from univerbation of pra +‎ amôr. Literally, because of the love of. Compare Galician por mor de and non-cognate Norman pour l'amour de.

Preposition edit

pramor di

  1. because of, due to
    pramor di nosso pecadobecause of our sins
    Hoje sã pramor de Mancha / qui eu já vêm Siára sua pé
    It is because of Mancha today / that I have come to the feet of the mistress
  2. for (in order to help, benefit, gratify, honour)
    Já ajudâ estunga téra quelê tanto, botâ tanto suor, lágri co sángui, pramor di su saúdi co vida.
    We worked hard for this place, with sweat, tears and blood, for its well-being and life.

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