okanupai
Wauja edit
Etymology edit
From okanu (“near, nearby”) + -pai (imperfective aspect).
Pronunciation edit
Verb edit
okanupai
- (intransitive) is/are near (someone or something)
- Kanaipai nuneetse? Pityanupai!
- Q: Where's my necklace? A: It's [right] next to you!
- (intransitive) is/are nearby (at or to a short distance away; nearby)
- Aitsa kawakapai. Okanupai.
- It's not far away. It's nearby.
Antonyms edit
- kawakapai (“is/are far away”)
Related terms edit
- okanu (“near, nearby”)
References edit
- E. Ireland field notes. Need to be checked by native speaker.