okanupai
Wauja
editEtymology
editFrom okanu (“near, nearby”) + -pai (imperfective aspect).
Pronunciation
editVerb
editokanupai
- (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.