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Translation

to lie

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Word origin

From Latin mentiri, to lie.

Origin
Latin
Root
mentiri

Grammar

Verb type-ir radical-changing

Examples

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He never lies to his friends.

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She lied about her age.

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I do not like people who lie.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 3: Words 821-830.