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arī

Pronunciation: [aɾîː]

“arī” is a Latvian word. Its 8 meanings in English:

particle

  1. used to indicate connection, addition; too, also, (in negative sentences) either
  2. used to indicate addition and concession; too, also, (in negative sentences) either
  3. used to mark emphasis, intensification; anyway, indeed, even
  4. used to link a single element to the preceding utterance; and also..., as well as...
  5. used to link a clause, dependent or independent, to the preceding utterance; and, also, as well

conjunction

  1. as well as
  2. not only ... but also, both ... and
  3. used to link a subordinate clause to a main clause, indicating a concessive relation between them; syn. lai gan, kaut gan); though, although, even though, albeit

Etymology

Formed from the particle ar with an extra ī (cf. Ancient Greek ἄρ (ár), ἄρα (ára, “so, then”), with an extra a).

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