nio2 applicative particle <ni> with an enclitic article

Part of Speech clitic constr
MWE Structure appl = art
Morphology ni=o
Gloss APPL=ART.2PL
    • applicative particle <ni> with an enclitic article
      • grammar
      • Example 740:
        Eara he toro beana nio evo, urita, iobo ge a iana komana vahaa, beara peepee varutarutaa e.
        We must use mackerels, octopuses, and sea-sausages as a bait, or even a fish after we have cut it up into little pieces.
        Source: Eno 15W 008
      • Example 3125:
        Beara neba nio muu, beve pura hiava bata maana, a vahara kasu muu vai to topo bata maana teo muu repaa pura tavus.
        When we plant taros and they grow high, the little taro sprouts that stick in the taros grow and come out.
        Source: Sii 41W 013

Related entries

  • See also:
    • evo mackerel
    • muu taro
    • nia1 applicative particle <ni> with an enclitic article