peha maa few; some

Part of Speech n2.constr
MWE Structure quantifier - n
Morphology peha maa
Gloss few PLM
    • few; some
      • quantification
      • Comment The quantifier <peha> modifies NPs headed by the plural marker <maa> (Kae 01R 140) and in addition may itself be preceded by the plural marker (Sii 17W 059). When preceded by the non-specific article, <maa peha> may also be used anaphorically (Sii 33W 047-048). The plural marker <maa> forms the head of NPs. It determines the selection of the second article class, irrespective of the noun class of the quantified noun.
      • Example 2359:
        Amaa humhum no are amaa bero kurus eara he pasi siisira koara ta peha maa hum nae.
        The betelnut palm has many parts, but we will examine only some of its parts.
        Source: Sii 17W 083
      • Example 5541:
        Ae- a peha maa vuiki koa ve.
        Ah, just a few weeks.
        Source: Kae 01R 140
      • Example 5542:
        Enaa pasi sue nom amaa peha maa naono vai to ana taneo maari teo peana.
        I'll mention a few trees that grow roots starting from a branch.
        Source: Sii 17W 059
      • Example 5543:
        ean antee maa nom tea vaanomaa ta peha maa sii taba,
        (if) you can send us a few things,
        Source: Vos 01R(Vos) 095
      • Example 5544:
        O kabirohi o hena beera. Enaa pasi kino koa ni nom ta maa sii peha vai to nata ni nom naa: ...
        Kabirohi 'ant' is a general name. I am going to write down only a few that I know: ....
        Source: Sii 33W 047-048

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