Akalisu, Ākalisu: 1 definition

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Akalisu means something in . If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Ākalisu (ಆಕಲಿಸು):—

1) [verb] to take hold of mentally; to understand; to comprehend; to grasp.

2) [verb] to take hold of firmly with or as with the hand or arms; to grip.

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Ākaḷisu (ಆಕಳಿಸು):—

1) [verb] to open the mouth wide, esp. involuntarily, and breathe in deeply, as from fatigue, drowsiness or boredom; to yawn.

2) [verb] ಆಕಳಿಸಿದರೆ ಹಲ್ಲು ಎಣಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ [akalisidare hallu enisuttane] ākaḷisidare hallu eṇisuttāne he takes every opportunity for his advantage or to pull another’s leg.

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Ākaḷisu (ಆಕಳಿಸು):—

1) [verb] to take hold of mentally; to understand; to comprehend; to grasp.

2) [verb] to take hold of firmly with or as with the hand or arms; to grip.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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