moli2 in an unconstrained way: freely, easily / without expected [...]

Part of Speech postverb
Phonetic Form moli
Tanema Equivalent mano
Lovono Equivalent moli
    • in an unconstrained way: freely, easily
    • without expected effects: hence (do) in vain, for nothing; with no satisfying result
      • Example 1702:
        Li-vo moe moli.
        They built a house in vain. (it's useless)
      • Example 1703:
        Ni-sava none moli.
        I bought food for nothing. (it was wasted)
    • (do/buy) for free, with nothing in exchange
    • Sense Comment hence
      • Example 861:
        Program kula idi li-la moli.
        Some software programs are free [lit. people give them unconstrained].
        Example Comment
        subject
      • Example 1704:
        Ini i-langatene moli.
        He works for free.
    • without expected ingredients: hence minimally, simply, in a sober or pure fashion
    • Typical Subject eat, drink+
      • Example 1705:
        Ni-anu moli.
        I'm drinking it pure (=without adding sugar etc.).
        Example Comment
        water
      • Example 1706:
        Ni-vongo moli.
        I'm eating ‘minimally’ (=only vegetables, but no meat).
    • with no binding rules or ties: hence randomly, aimlessly, haphazardly
    • only, exclusively
    • (Part of) Synonym (for)
      • Example 1430:
        Damala moli li-te ne lema.
        Only Westerners can go inside.
        Example Comment
        used absolutely

Related entries

  • Heterosemes:
    • moli1 empty / deprived of any binding rule: hence free, unconstrained, random / foreigner, stranger / early
  • Is Part of:
    • ~te moli be free (opp. be busy, or married, etc.)
    • ~le moli be random; go with no specific rules; hence not matter, etc.