fala-

See also: Appendix:Variations of "fala"

West Makian

Etymology

Compared by Collins to Asilulu pala-, also a habitual prefix.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɸa.l̪a/

Prefix

fala-

1. derives verbs of continuous/habitual activity

   ‎fala- + ‎bori (“to sharpen”) → ‎folobori (“to sharpen (likely of a continuous nature)”)

   ‎fala- + ‎jejela (“a broom”) → ‎felejela (“to sweep”)

   ‎fala- + ‎udu (“to blow”) → ‎foloudu (“to smoke (cigarettes, etc.)”)

Usage notes

The prefix fala- is subject to West Makian vowel harmony, and as such may surface as fele-, fili-, folo-, or fulu-.

Alternative forms

• fele-, fili-, folo-, fulu-

References

• James Collins (1982) Further Notes Towards a West Makian Vocabulary‎^[1], Pacific linguistics