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This word means:

Ṭumra

Ṭumra is an informal way of saying ‘you’ to a group of people. Here are examples of the word in use:

  • Ṭumra amare ekhta shuzuk iso. – You (pl) gave me a chance.
  • Ṭumra amare fagol khoraiso – You guys drove me crazy!

Afnara

Afnara is the most polite way of saying ‘you’ in plural form. Here are examples of the word in use:

  • Afnara bala asoin ni? – Are you (plural) well?
  • Afnara kun zagaṭ zaita – Where do you (plural) want to go?
  • Afnara khoṭokhan ḍuroi ṭakhoin? – How far do you (pl) live?

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