bono¹ specific singular article

Part of Speech	art
Morphology	bono
Gloss	OBJ.ART3.SG

• • specific singular article
  • • grammar

  Comment

  The article <bono1> introduces NPs headed by a n3 noun and functioning as a non-topical object in clauses with a 3rd person subject.

  • • Example 1046:
      

      Meori paa paku bono sinivi.

      And they made the canoe.

      Source: San 02R 036

    • Example 1047:
      

      E Magaru na hahaara nana bono kikis teve.

      Earthquake boasted about his strength.

      Source: Val 02R 029

    • Example 1048:
      

      Matabuu vahusu vai nao bono naono vai o beera,

      Matabuu was now close to this big tree,

      Source: Val 03R 060

Related entries

• See also:
  • bona² specific plural article