No. 867 in Macedonian

тера

The Macedonian word "тера" means "to pursue," "to continue," or "to carry on."

In a sentence

Тој го тера велосипедот низ паркот.
He is riding the bicycle through the park.
Here, 'тера' means to ride or drive something.
Не ме терај да пеам, срам ме е.
Don't make me sing; I'm shy.
Here, 'тера' means to force or make someone do something.
Животот нè тера да созрееме.
Life forces us to mature.
Here, 'тера' is used idiomatically to suggest causing or compelling a certain growth or change.

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