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Um Pachu

  • Writer: Speak Your Roots
    Speak Your Roots
  • Dec 6, 2021
  • 1 min read


Ka "Um Pachu" ka dei ka ktien Pnar kaba mut ka um khriat kaba la mang lypa tang kat ban pynsyaid ïa ka um khluit haba sum.


"Um pachu" is a Phar phrase which describes the cold water which is used for mixing with hot water for a bath. This phrase is unique because it describes the use and functionality of a particular kind of water.



Ka "um pachu" is just one example of many Pnar as well as Khasi phrases which describe the utility of water. 🌀🌀 Please give us a Pnar sentence with the words "um pachu" or "pachu" in it! 😀
🟡 English translation by @speakyourroots

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