teraya-martaya
teraya-martaya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘hug’.
Meaning
hug
Pronunciation
Sound out teraya-martaya letter by letter:
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- yjy as in 'yes'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- mmm as in 'man'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- yjy as in 'yes'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
Usage notes
to put your arms around someone to show your love or friendship; to move, lie, or stay close to something [korsaya.org]