gelpv

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gelpv [kɤ⁵⁵pʰv̩³³]adverb
ENto turn over (e.g. an object), to roll over (e.g. said of a person in bed), to turn inside out; to roll back and forth, to toss and turn, to waffle back and forth (in one's thinking); to flip or to turn back; (to act) contrary to (sb, a rule or regulation), (to do) the opposite of (what's expected)
中文翻(上下或内外交换位置); 翻来覆去; 往后翻; 反着(做)

Linguistic detail

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Part of speechadverb

Usage examples

Ngeq bbv gv baba teiq dal seiq. Baba qerl bbee ye, ngvl nee ddeezail teiq gelpv yel.
I've got a flatbread in the wok. It is going to burn, so would you please turn (it) over.
我正在锅里烤着粑粑,都快要焦了,请您翻一下吧。
Ssuif cheegvl ggvmu gelpv loq.
This baby can roll over.
这个孩子已能翻身了。
Nee gge bba'laq lei gelpv bbei teiq muq ye.
(You) put your shirt on backwards (or inside out).
你的衣服穿反了。
Seeqzzee juq lei gelpv (bbei) bbei neiq cheehu…
Those who are opposing the teacher
那些反对老师的人……

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