a1 basic singular specific article introducing NPs headed by a n2 [...]

Part of Speech art
Morphology a
Gloss ART2.SG
    • basic singular specific article introducing NPs headed by a n2 noun, also introducing adjectival, numeral and determiner phrases related to NPs headed by a n2 noun.
      • grammar
      • Example 1:
        A iana a tokeree bara bebeahu.
        The fish (i.e. the hoohoa needlefish) is slim and long.
        Source:
        Jub 02W 012
      • Example 2:
        A buaku a vasu a bebeahu, ...
        Two long stones, ...
        Source:
        Pur 05E(Eno) 086
      • Example 3:
        A vaakukan a beiko a meha moon.
        The third child was another girl.
        Source:
        Sii 07W 009

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