bea3 if the ...; that the ...

Part of Speech clitic constr
MWE Structure conj = art
Morphology be=a
Gloss COMPL2=ART2.SG
    • if the ...; that the ...
      • grammar
      • Example 712:
        Ahiki bea bua tom keara moroko.
        The two sisters did not speak. (lit. It did not exist that the two sisters spoke)
        Source: Aro 03E(Eno) 036
      • Example 713:
        Gii, nao ean re tara maa bea abana vahusu kepo vakavara vai bono sinivi.
        Gii, go and see if the men are close to finishing the carving of the canoe.
        Source: Aro 02E(Eno) 088

Related entries

  • See also:
    • be2 complementiser