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Question
Write the meanings of the following in English.
- Tunggi Ningthou – ______
- Thouro! Thouro! – ______
- Phajei! Phajei! – ______
- Shagol thauba nupa! – ______
Solution
- Tunggi Ningthou – Future King
- Thouro! Thouro! – Bravo! Bravo!
- Phajei! Phajei! – Wonderful! Wonderful!
- Shagol thauba nupa! – Such fine horsemen.
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