aipa1 your (food+), of you and them: form of the possessive classifier [...]

Part of Speech possessive
Phonetic Form aipa
Tanema Equivalent amito
Lovono Equivalent aipele (?)
    • your (food+), of you and them: form of the possessive classifier used for food, tools, customary possessions etc. (enaka*), with a 2 plural possessor (see kaipa*)
      • Gram
      • Example 127:
        Ka vitoko kape le-mui piene aipa.
        They will soon forget your language.
      • Example 128:
        Pi-valangia nganae aipa ponu?
        What are you guys carrying? [lit. which things of yours]

Related entries

  • See also:
    • enaka ‘my’: 1sg form of possessive classifier for Food, Tools and Customary practices / classifier for items eaten, or meant to be eaten, by the possessor; incl. items to be chewed / classifier for items drunk, or meant to be drunk, by the possessor / classifier for objects related to food acquisition and preparation / general classifier for containers, instruments and tools / classifier for certain customary practices / classifier for language (piene) / classifier for some modern items / erotic delicacy; beloved, darling