Ka ktien Khasi "darapjot" ka dei ka jingpyrshang ban buhrieh ïa kaei kaei ka bym lah shuh ban buhrieh. Kane ka dei ka jingda ïalade ban lait na kano kano ka jinglehraiñ. Tangba ka lah paw ha kiba peit ne kiba sngap ba u briew u shu thaw daw bym ler ban tap ïa kaei kaei kaba lah ban pynwan ïa ki jingkynthoh ka bym sngewtynnat.
The Khasi word "darapjot" describes the attempt to hide something that actually cannot be hidden anymore. This is a way to protect oneself so as to be free of any possible humiliation.
But it may be evident to the observer or the listener that the person is making a lame excuse to cover up something that may invite negative criticism.
Bun na ngi ngi tip ïa ka ktien "darapjot". Shisyn pule ka pynmih ïa ka dur jong ka jaiñ ba lah jot tangba kaba shu syrdep hangne hangtai ban nym i jot rathai eh. 🆘🤷
Da peit ïa ka ktien ka i kumba ka wan na laitylli ki kyntien, kata ka "da", "ïarap" bad "jot".
Many of us know the word "darapjot". The literal meaning of the word brings up the image of a tattered cloth that is mended here and there so as to not appear too torn and shabby. 🆘🤷
The word also seems to be made up of three words, that is "da" meaning protect, "ïarap" meaning help and "jot" meaning torn or ruined.
🟡 Khasi explication and English translation by @speakyourroots
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