already

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Min nan:

了

poj:

liáu

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English:

already

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definitions

particle

  1. indicating perfective aspect (completion of an action)

    2. Eat already anot?

    synonyms:

    liao1 oredi lo

adverb

  1. used at the end of a clause or sentence to indicate a change of state

    2. Faster eat, the food is getting cold already!

    synonyms:

    liao1 oredi

usage notes

Used at the end of a clause or statement, unlike in English.


related:

finish got don't have have happy can already sudah

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