tatahiana salty

Part of Speech adj
Morphology ta-tahii-ana
Gloss RED-saltwater-ADJR
    • salty
      • physical properties
      • Example 4976:
        O tarai bona mee o nin mataa, o tatahiana vamataa.
        This clam has also a good taste, it is well salted.
        Source:
        Sii 45W(Joy) 312-313
      • Example 4977:
        O hoe o mataa kurus, o nin tatahiana.
        The sea urchin is very good, (it has) a salty taste.
        Source:
        Sii 51W 047

Related entries

  • See also:
    • hoe1 kind of edible sea urchin with streaks of varying colours (red, black, yellow, white, purple) found in reefs.
    • nin1 taste (property of food)
    • tahii2 saltwater
    • nin tatahiana having a salty taste
    • vaatatahiana salt something; add salt to something