paano vasu under the stones; underneath the stones

• • under the stones; underneath the stones
  • • spatial relations

  • • Example 5218:
      

      Na tei batana paano vasu.

      (These shellfish are plenty at the edge of the reef.) They stay underneath the stones. (i.e. the cowry species called hikoon)

      Source: Sii 45W(Joy) 110

    • Example 5219:
      

      Na vuravurahe bata ri raara paano vasu, ge be ena batana toon na tahii.

      We find them under the stones, or when they swim on the surface of the sea. (i.e. the sea snakes)

      Source: Eno 11W 233

    • Example 5220:
      

      Na teitei batana tea paano vasu mee.

      It also stays under the stones. (i.e. the squirrelfish)

      Source: Vaa 09W 137

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• See also:
  • paa- under; underside; underneath; the space below something
  • vasu stone