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teraya-martaya

teraya-martaya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘hug’.

Meaning

hug

Pronunciation
tɛɾɐjɐmɐɾtɐjɐ
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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]