vaarau that person or thing which is close to you

Part of Speech clitic constr
MWE Structure linker = dem
Morphology vaa=rau
Gloss LNK=DEM5
    • that person or thing which is close to you
      • grammar
      • Example 2461:
        Ikuna a baneo vaarau teo peana vai putaa.
        Hook down that breadfruit on the low branch.
        Source: SiiSen 01W 128
      • Example 4958:
        Umee amaa upeupehe vaarau, nigara are voosu.
        Forget those thoughts. Let us go home.
        Source: Skae 01W 090-091
      • Example 8143:
        Eh! To paa vaahae mau an a aba vaarau?
        Hey! Where did you pick up that person?
        Source: Vae 01E(Eno) 130

Related entries

  • See also:
    • rau there with you; there close by