sa mata pieces of something

Part of Speech	n2.constr
MWE Structure	art - n - n
Morphology	sa maa=ta
Gloss	PART.ART PLM-piece

• • pieces of something
  • • grammar

  comment

  <mata> is always followed by a modifying noun

  • • Example 464:
      

      Ean toro aviavisi vabero kanaa sa mata muu!

      You must serve me more taro pieces!

      Source:

      Mom 01R 090

    • Example 2252:
      

      Mosi maa sa mata boon vai sa mata bebeera mene hovu overe teara.

      Cut some big mangrove poles for husking coconuts.

      Source:

      Sii 22W 022

Related entries

• See also:
  • maa¹ here (hither); to the place I am talking about; for onself
  • mata³ pieces
  • ta² piece; bit