yel

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yel [jɤ⁵⁵]ptcl
ENto give (general term); to feed (e.g. animals or children); to betroth (a girl to sb in an arranged marriage); indicating action done for the benefit of another; indicating polite request (implying: do the action for me); please don't (do some action)
中文给; 喂（食）; 许配; 表示为某人做某事的意思; 请，劳驾; 请别

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Usage examples

Bbuqha yel rheeq ggv seiq yil, ngeq lei wul bbee ner seiq.
It's time to feed the hogs, so I need to go (home).
喂猪的时间到了，我得回去了。
Ebba cheegvl nee sso nigvl gol tei'ee nizziuq berl yel, tee nee shel, "Mailni ngeq shee pil seil, tei'ee chee nizziuq teiq liuq bbei xiyuq fai."
This father wrote two words for (his) two sons and said, "Later, after I die, live according to these two words."
这个父亲给两个儿子写了两个字，他说：“将来我死以后，你们就按着这两个字过日子去吧。”
Ku gai derl yel.
Please close the door (i.e. for me).
请把门关上。
Mei'laiq, sai'laiq seezhuq lvq yel meil.
Amy, please get three chairs.
美兰，请帮忙抬三个板凳。
Ngvl ggeqgvllv zzeeq yel.
Please sit up here in the seat of honor.
请您上坐。

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