киэргэт

Yakut

Etymology

Causative of киэргэй (kiergey, “to be or become pretty”), ultimately from кэрэ (kere, “beautiful”). Similarly, note English beautify and prettify.

Verb

киэргэт • (kierget)

  1. (transitive) to decorate, to dress up (something or someone), to adorn
    кыыһы киэргэт ― kııhı kierget ― to dress the girl up

Derived terms

  • киэргэл (kiergel, “decoration”)
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