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Local idioms of distress
| English | Burmese | Burmese transliteration | Karen | Karen transliteration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stress |
|
Mind-spirit suppression |
thar law bwi, thar ba hti tor |
Tired heart |
|
| Anxiety |
|
Mind-spirit unsteadiness |
thut kot thar gaw |
Liver is hot, heart is red |
|
| Depression |
|
Spirit fall |
thar law bwa |
The heart falls down |
|
| Mental trauma |
|
Mind injury | tha ba doe | Heart-touch hit |
