Kilo Lingo

/moɾˈðeɾ/

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Translation

to bite

Word origin

From Latin mordere ('to bite'). The same root gives English 'morsel' and 'remorse'.

Origin
Latin
Root
mordere
English cognates
morsel, remorse

Grammar

Verb type-er stem-changing (o>ue)

Examples

, .

Be careful, the dog might bite.

muerde .

The child bites into the apple eagerly.

, muerde.

If the cat gets frightened, it bites.

¿ mosquito ?

Has a mosquito bitten you on the arm?

muerdas , .

Do not bite the pen, it is a bad habit.

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This word is part of lesson 39.