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/tamˈpoko/

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Translation

neither, not either

Word origin

A compound of tan ('so', from Latin tam) and poco ('little', from Latin paucus), the negative counterpart of tambien.

Origin
Latin
Root
tam paucum

Examples

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I do not know what to do in this situation either.

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It was not him, and it was not her either, that is certain.

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I do not like the cold and I do not like the heat either.

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There is no need to shout for people to listen to you either.

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Her sister did not come to the family dinner either.

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This word is part of lesson 9.