Kilo Lingo

/tɛl.mɑ̃/

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Translation

so, so much

Word origin

From the adjective tel ('such', from Latin talis) plus the adverbial suffix -ment, from Latin mente ('in a manner', ablative of mens, 'mind').

Origin
Latin
Root
talis

Examples

' .

He is so tired that he cannot walk any more.

.

She speaks so fast that I understand nothing.

J' j' ventre.

I laughed so much that my stomach hurt.

' .

It is so hot that I cannot get to sleep.

grandi l' !

You have grown so much since last year!

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This word is part of lesson 7.