upa be unable to catch fish; unsuccessful at catching fish

• • be unable to catch fish; unsuccessful at catching fish
  • • fishing

  • • Example 7551:
      

      Enaa paa upa mau tea tabae sa paa tokoo bata haa nom tahii.

      I have not succeeded in bringing fish, because I did not click my tongue at sea.

      Source: Eno 16W 161

    • Example 7730:
      

      Eam o upa?

      Aren't you able to fish?

      Source: Sii 06RG 014