lak² leaf / thing that resembles a leaf in being flat, thin and [...]

Part of Speech	n
Inflection Class	obl
Pronunciation	ˈlak

1. • leaf

   • • Example 567:
       

       Bong lak de wolar.

       The tree leaves are still green.

2. • thing that resembles a leaf in being flat, thin and flappy parts of objects

   Grammar Note

   In this function, lak occurs as the possessed noun either in a possessive phrase or possessive compound.

   • • Example 294:
       

       Dinel gèlak aya lemai.

       The rain hits the glass pane.

     • Example 568:
       

       nèweri lak

       my ear (referring to the external pinna of the ear)

     • Example 569:
       

       Seng lak weting geti.

       There are five notes of money.

Related entries

• See also:
  • lelak open a bit, open a small way
  • milak open little, lift a small way