yaj

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To grasp the meaning of an idea, situation, or what someone has said.

Examples

  • jaghpu' mo' wIyajnIS.
    We must understand the enemies' motive.
  • ghu'maj Dayajbe'law', Sa'.
    General, you apparently do not understand our situation.
  • baHwI', DoS yIbuS. QuQ neH. yaj'a'?
    Gunner, focus on the target. Engines only. Understood?
  • yIn DayajmeH 'oy' yISIQ.
    To understand life, endure pain.
  • HIDjolev Dayaj'a', tera'ngan?
    Do you understand the menu, Terran?

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Meanings

Grasp meaning

verb
communication
neutral
To take in the meaning of an idea, situation, or message. A language or person is not used as its direct object.

Examples

  • ghu'maj Dayajbe'law', Sa'.
    General, you apparently do not understand our situation.
  • HIDjolev Dayaj'a', tera'ngan?
    Do you understand the menu, Terran?
  • yIn DayajmeH 'oy' yISIQ.
    To understand life, endure pain.
  • jaghpu' mo' wIyajnIS.
    We must understand the enemies' motive.
  • baHwI', DoS yIbuS. QuQ neH. yaj'a'?
    Gunner, focus on the target. Engines only. Understood?

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Etymology

FAQ

What does yaj mean?

yaj means to understand or grasp the meaning of something.

Can yaj mean to understand a language?

Not with the language itself as the direct object. It is used for understanding ideas, situations, or what someone has said.

Can yaj take an object?

Yes. An idea, situation, motive, menu, or spoken content can be its object.

How is yaj different from Sov?

yaj is about grasping meaning, while Sov is about knowing information or facts.

What does jIyaj mean?

jIyaj means ‘I understand.’ The prefix jI- marks a first-person subject with no stated object.

How is yaj pronounced?

yaj is pronounced /jɑd͡ʒ/, with the first sound like English y and the final sound like English j.

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