Re: rely

[ucleaar <ucleaar@UCL.AC.UK>]

> Here's an interesting one. lacri means x1 relies on x2.  How do you turn
> this around to form "reliable"?  You COULD say that se lacri means that
> x2 is POTENTIALLY reliable, but that is not how we typically use the
> word.  I have thought of (se) snadylacri, but to successfully-rely on
> something might merely mean that you overcame your doubts/better
> judgement.

Contrary to what Jorge has said, "reliable" does not mean "worthy
of being relied on". I suggest "snura zei lacri" - safely rely on.
Reliable is "selnurlacri".

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