ilem
Sense 1
Sense 2
English: Translation
keep secret; conceal information
English: Definition
To withhold information, intentions, knowledge, or a matter from other people so that it remains unknown or undisclosed. Unlike /le-em/ which primarily concerns keeping a person or object out of sight, /ilem/ concerns informational or social concealment
Part of Speech
verb
Example Sentence
Niilem si Alay.
English: Example Sentence
Alay is keeping something secret.
Notes
Semantic Domain
Knowledge; Secrecy; Speech and communication
Morphology
niilem < ni- + ilem; imperfective or ongoing form.
Notes
The object of secrecy may remain unstated when understood from context.
Related Entries
le-em; toga’; sikrito
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