kwar

Laefevian

A traffic stop sign in Laefevian.

Etymology

A fortified version of hwar, itself a shortened version of hwallar, the second person singular imperative form of hwalad (“to stand”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kwar/ [ˈku̯ar̥]
• Rhyme: -ar ⁽⁴⁾

Interjection

kwar

1. stop!, halt!

   Synonyms: avrêlad, hwalad, ǧweñad

   Kwar! Ǧweññoš sênad ôd unhrênnoš sênneti.

   Stop! Stop writing and put your pens down.

Translations

stop, halt

Radestrian: rvalt!