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hë I§ interj (Colloq) 1 encourages action: go on! let's go! move it! 2 precedes and reinforces an expression of emotion: well now! hey! II§ pcl 1 asks for an answer or confirmation: hunh? well? 2 asks for confirmation after a negative expression: right? • hë _, hë _ 1 introduces uncertain alternatives: maybe _, or maybe _; at times _, at others _ _ 2 [Reg] whether _ or _ • hë, hë (moving) gradually, little by little • hë për hë = hëpërhë' hëm interj (Colloq) 1 expresses displeasure, doubt, or irony: oh sure! 2 expresses reluctance or indecision: wait a minute! whoa! • hëm _, hëm _ first _, but then _ • hëm <> vë'· plak, hëm <> rrua·n mjekrën "make <> the leading elder and then shave <>'s beard" to make <> the leader and then ignore <> hën|a|bre'nd|a adv before the moon comes up • ësh·tëpl parë hënabrenda "have seen one another before the moon comes up" to be on close terms with one another