Kilo Lingo

/maɾeˈaɾ/

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Translation

to make dizzy, to make nauseous

Word origin

From mar ('sea'), from Latin mare, originally meaning to be affected by seasickness. The same root gives English 'marine' and 'maritime'.

Origin
Latin
Root
mare
English cognates
marine, maritime

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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The motion of the boat is starting to make me dizzy.

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Do not read in the car if it is going to make you feel sick.

Tanta .

So much information makes my head spin.

¡ !

Stop pestering the poor child with your questions!

.

The strong smell made her feel dizzy straight away.

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This word is part of lesson 91.