Wauja

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈa.ɰa.ta.paɪ/, [ˈa.ɰa.tɐ.paɪ]

Verb

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agatapai

  1. (transitive) he/she/it names, summons, invokes (mentions by name, speaks the name of someone or something)
    Aminya pagatapai pinyatukojo okupona. Aminya! Pamonapaatatai. Itsapai aitsu.
    Don't [ever] say the name of your father-in-law. Do not! You must show only respect. That's our custom.
    Mainki, aitsa nagatapai pitsu...
    O, Corn, I refrain from uttering your name...
    [Wauja ritual invocation of the Corn Spirit.]
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  • agapai (asks, questions)

See also

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References

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  • "Aminya pagatapai" written by Tukupe Waura, Facebook IM with E. Ireland, 10/09/2014.
  • "Mainki" uttered by Wauja Chief Walakuyawatumpa, E. Ireland field notes, 1981-83.