Lex:Tn-tn

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[ǂ]/[k͡ǂ], written tn (repeatedly), is used as paralinguistic dripping onomatopoeia in Bep. It is also often used to signal the passing of time, rushing people or reminding them that their time is dripping away. Typically associated with imagery of water dripping in caves, caverns, etc.