mang

/mɑŋ/
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An individual warrior serving as a member of an organized fighting unit.

Examples

  • lojmIt 'av mang.
    The soldier guards the door.
  • cha' mangpu' legh HoD.
    The captain sees two soldiers.
  • DujDaq vum mang.
    The soldier works aboard the ship.
  • mang ghaH torgh'e'.
    Torg is a soldier.
  • nuH tlhap mang.
    The soldier takes the weapon.

Similar words

SuvwI'
tagh mang

Meanings

Soldier in a unit

noun
military
neutral
A warrior described as an individual member of an organized fighting unit, such as a crew member on an attack cruiser.

Examples

  • mang ghaH torgh'e'.
    Torg is a soldier.
  • DujDaq vum mang.
    The soldier works aboard the ship.
  • nuH tlhap mang.
    The soldier takes the weapon.
  • lojmIt 'av mang.
    The soldier guards the door.
  • cha' mangpu' legh HoD.
    The captain sees two soldiers.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does mang mean?

mang means an individual soldier or warrior considered as a member of a fighting unit.

What part of speech is mang?

mang is a noun.

How is mang different from SuvwI'?

mang focuses on membership in a military unit, while SuvwI' is the broader word for a warrior.

What is the plural of mang?

The usual collective plural is negh. The form mangpu' is also grammatical when the soldiers are viewed as individuals.

When is mangpu' used instead of negh?

Use mangpu' when the separate soldiers matter. Use negh for the group as a unit.

Can mang describe a ship's crew member?

Yes. KGT gives a crew member on an attack cruiser as an example of the fighting-unit sense of mang.

How is mang pronounced?

mang is pronounced /mɑŋ/, ending with the sound in English sing, not a separate n and g.

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