awis¹ thank you (for, peini ~ ñe) / formula for [...]

Part of Speech	interjection
Phonetic Form	awis
Variant Form(s)	awisi

1. • thank you (for, peini ~ ñe)
   • • Disc

   Encyclopedic Info

   Usually reinforced with pine ‘big’, or pine tamwase ‘very big’.

   • • Example 152:
       

       Awisi pine peini angede ovene ai-akasi i-ka.

       Many thanks for the email you sent me.

     • Example 296:
       

       Awis pine !

       Thanks!

2. • formula for closing a story, or taking leave

   Sense Comment

   esp

   • • Example 297:
       

       Awisi, aia! K’ awoiu. Wako.

       Thanks, my friend. That’s the end (of the story). Alright.

     • Example 298:
       

       Awis pine tamwase.

       Many thanks (for your attention).

Related entries

• Heterosemes:
  • awis² thanks; gratitude