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Teanu dictionary (Solomon Islands): Example 1321
Word senses:
~la
take ‹s.th.› in order to use or move it. Serves to introduce a new participant in a situation, often an instrument or a theme, even when no actual ‘grabbing’ event is referred to.
Ai' iape kape i-la men' iape i-koioi ne Toplau.
The father would introduce his son into the Men's House [lit. would ‘take’ his son and introduce him].
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Teanu dictionary (Solomon Islands)
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Alexandre François
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