a2 basic plural specific article introducing NPs headed by a n3 [...]

Part of Speech art
Morphology a
Gloss ART3.PL
    • basic plural specific article introducing NPs headed by a n3 noun, also introducing adjectival, numeral and determiner phrases related to NPs headed by a n3 noun.
      • grammar
      • Example 4:
        A naono a bebeera koa to sun rori.
        (It is) only the big trees that stand (there).
        Source:
        Sii 10W 070
      • Example 5:
        A kamisi a beera to pakupaku anaa.
        The pains were torturing me.
        Source:
        Hoa 02E(Joy) 082
      • Example 6:
        A rupi a bero kurusu to vahuhu nana a goroto.
        The turtle lays very many eggs.
        Source:
        Naph 01W 016

Related entries

  • See also:
    • kamisi3 sickness; illness; disease; pain
    • naono1 plant (generic term) / tree (generic term); palm
    • rupi egg