beo3 that the ...

Part of Speech clitic constr
MWE Structure conj = art
Morphology be=o
Gloss COMPL2=ART2.PL
    • that the ...
      • grammar
      • Example 891:
        Ahiki beo manii gaga, ei kou o matemate.
        However, the possums did not drink, because (they were) dead.
        Source: Aro 02E(Eno) 070-071
      • Example 892:
        Na vaatamaka nana beo vahara beiko teara vahahaon rori.
        It is sad that our children become disobedient. (lit. It makes sad ...)
        Source: Rum 01R 467
      • Example 893:
        Beara baitono beo vahara iana karas maa, eara repaa peata takin bata koa ri raori vo kasuana.
        When we hear the little fish making a noise, we shovel saltwater with both arms, so that the fish are chased towards the beach. (lit. shove them out of the water to the beach)
        Source: Eno 16W 111

Related entries

  • See also:
    • be2 complementiser