~ko wako say yes, accept, consent

Part of Speech phrase
Phonetic Form (i·)ko wako
Morphology ~ko + wako
    • say yes, accept, consent
      • Literally say alright
      (Part of) Antonym (for)
      • Example 1224:
        Li-wamabu ete iape me ai’ iape la-ko wako.
        They asked her parents, and they said yes.
      • Example 1225:
        Li-wamabu uña teliki iakapa ne Vanikoro ka dapa teliki li-ko wako.
        They asked the chiefs on Vanikoro, and the chiefs accepted.
      • Example 1226:
        Ive, a-ko wako? Kela ba-ko wako we tae?
        So, do you accept? The two of you, will you say yes, or no?

Related entries

  • See also:
    • wako3 alright! Expression of approval / alright, so…! Interjection used to introduce a new action
    • ~wamabu1 ask permission (from s.o., teve)