Entry | 1 trarantitra |
Elementary words | 2 tratra, 3 antitra |
Part of speech | 4 interjection [Full list] |
Explanations in Malagasy |
5 Fomba fiarahabana, izay entina mirary ilay olona arahabaina ho tratra antitra [1.1] |
Explanations in English |
6 [trara, Opt. Imp of tratra.] May you reach old age! A common form of expressing thanks, or of bidding good-bye to one of noble rank, or highly respected; also used to the sovereign after she has replied or spoken to any one. [1.2] 7 may you live long ! (an expression of great respect) [1.7] |
Explanations in French |
8 vivez longtemps [1.3#741, 1.8, 1.5#305] 9 ayez de longs jours! terme respectueux qu'on emploie surtout à l'égard des personnes honorables, pour dire adieu, et aussi au commencement d'un discours ou bien pour acquiescer; pour dire adieu aux nobles cette expression est obligatoire [1.3#741] 10 (expression très respectueuse) [1.8] |
Examples |
11 Ary dia nanao trarantitra izahay.
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12 trarantitra, tompoko, aza marofy! [2.69] 13 Dia nanao trarantitra izahay dia nody. [2.649] 14 trarantitra, aza marofy Hianao, tompoko! [2.69] |
Vocabulary | 15 Forms of Address |
Analogs | 16 traraantitra, tratraantitra, tratrantitra |
Updated on 2025/09/12 |
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