Na reugh eva re Mez eva ra guz zehaz: Ha hedna, muy pò le, Vedn gwitha, corf en ehaz
Do not drink too much, But drink for your thirst; And that, more or less, Will keep your body in health.
Cornish verb
eva
drink
eva is a Cornish verb meaning “drink”. Its verbal noun is eva.
Verbal noun: eva
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| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| I | evav |
| you (singular) | yvydh |
| he / she | ev |
| we | yvyn |
| you (plural) | yvowgh |
| they | evons |
| autonomous | evir |
Past
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| I | yvis |
| you (singular) | yvsys |
| he / she | evas |
| we | evsyn |
| you (plural) | evsowgh |
| they | evsons |
| autonomous | evas |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| I | even |
| you (singular) | eves |
| he / she | eva |
| we | even |
| you (plural) | evewgh |
| they | evens |
| autonomous | evys |
Imperative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| you (singular) | ev |
| you (plural) | evewgh |
eva in context
A vynn'ta kavos neppyth dhe eva?
Would you like anything to drink?
Prag yth es’ta owth eva dowr?
Why are you drinking water?
My a garsa eva hanafas a de.
I want to drink a cup of tea.
Prag yth esowgh hwi owth eva dowr?
Why are you drinking water?
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