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Viku: Vocabularynusa abdomen x1 is a/the abdomen/belly/lower trunk [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: midsection]lanusa able x1 is able to do/be/capable of doing/being x2 (event/state) under conditions x3 (event/state) ika above x1 is directly/vertically above/upwards-from x2 in gravity/frame of reference x3 kipavi abstract x1 (si'o) is abstracted/generalized/idealized from x2 [something concrete] by rules x3 unitu accidental x1 (event/state) is an accident/unintentional on the part of x2; x1 is an accident ana account "x1 is an account/bill/invoice for goods/services x2, billed to x3 by x4" una acid x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of acid of composition x2; (adjective:) x1 is acidic pukavi acre "x1 is x2 local area unit(s) [non-metric] (default 1) by standard x3, x4 subunits" vatusi across x1 is located across/on the other side of gap/boundary x2 from x3; x1 is opposite (fi) x3 akitu act x1 is a volitional entity employing means/taking action x2 for purpose/goal x3/to end x3 nisasi add "x1 adds/combines x2 to/with x3, with result x4; x1 augments x2 by amount x3" tiviku address x1 is an address of/are coordinates of x2 in system x3 isa adjacent x1 is adjacent/beside/next to/in contact with x2 in property/sequence x3 in direction x4 nivi adjust x1 (event) adjusts/regulates/changes x2 (ka/ni) in amount/degree x3 kavi adorn x1 (object) adorns/decorates x2; x1 is an adornment/decoration of x2; x2 is fancy/decorated ini affair x1 is an affair/organized activity involving person(s) x2 (ind./mass); x1 is x2's business pisu affix "x1 is an affix/suffix/prefix/combining-form for word/concept x2, form/properties x3, language x4" tavisi agree x1 [person] agrees with person(s)/position/side x2 that x3 (du'u) is true about matter x4 punita airplane "x1 is an airplane/aircraft [flying vehicle] for carrying passengers/cargo x2, propelled by x3" piva alcohol x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of alcohol of type x2 from source/process x3 anavu alien x1 is alien/foreign/[exotic]/unfamiliar to x2 in property x3 (ka) vuvupi alkali x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of alkali/base of composition including x2 luta alternation "x1 is a logical alternation/disjunction, stating that x2 (du'u) and/or x3 (du'u) is/are true" itaki amphibian x1 is an amphibian of species/breed x2 lipitu amusing x1 (abstract) is amusing/entertaining to x2 in property/aspect x3; x3 is what amuses x2 about x1 nukupu analyze x1 analyzes/examines-in-detail x2 by method/technique/system x3 [process/activity] ata angle x1 is an angle [2-dimensional shape/form] from vertex x2 subtended by lateral [segment] x3 uvulu angry x1 is angry/mad at x2 for x3 (action/state/property) pusupu anguish x1 is anguished/distressed/emotionally wrought/stressed by x2 ila annoy x1 (event) annoys/irritates/bothers/distracts x2 ivisa answer x1 is the answer/response/solution/[reply] to question/problem x2 kisupu anus "x1 is a/the anus/anal orifice/asshole/arsehole [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: exit, waste exit]" uvi apart "x1 is apart/separate from x2, separated by partition/wall/gap/interval/separating medium x3" kisa apparatus x1 is apparatus/mechanism/device/equipment for function x2 controlled/[triggered] by x3 (agent) ala apple x1 is an apple [fruit] of species/strain x2 isati approve x1 approves of/gives favor to plan/action x2 (object/event) lisi arch x1 arches/curves over/around x2 and is made of x3; x1 is an arch over/around x2 of material x3 ninasu argue x1 argues for stand x2 against stand x3; [an opponent is not necessary] upuni argument x1 is a/the argument of predicate/function x2 filling place x3 (kind/number) ita arm x1 is a/the arm [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: branch with strength] nata army x1 (mass) is an army serving group/community x2 (mass) in function x3 (activity) kuvasi art x1 (process) is an art [creative application] of craft/skill x2 (idea/activity) vuvapi article x1 is an article/descriptor labelling description x2 (text) in language x3 with semantics x4 palika artifact x1 is an artifact; x1 is artificial; x1 is made/caused by people/se kulnu x2; x1 is man-made navisu ashamed x1 feels ashamed/mortified/humiliated under conditions x2 before community/audience x3 ani assert x1 (agent) asserts/claims/declares x2 (du'u) is true [can be used for epistemology of authority] tipa assume x1 assumes/supposes that x2 (du'u) is true about subject x3; [epistemology] nivuvi at x1 (object/event) is at/attending/present at x2 (event/location) ipa atom x1 is an atom of element/atomic number x2 of isotope number/atomic weight x3 sitivi attack x1 (person/mass) attacks/invades/commits aggression upon victim x2 with goal/objective x3 iki attentive x1 is attentive towards/attends/tends/pays attention to object/affair x2 avani attract x1 attracts/appeals to/lures x2 (person/event) with property/quality x3 (ka) tulupa audacity x1 shows audacity/chutzpah in behavior x2 (event/activity); x1 dares to do/be x2 (event/ka) uka aunt or uncle x1 is an aunt/uncle of x2 by bond/tie x3; x1 is an associated member of x2's parent's generation kasu authority x1 has authority/is an official in/on/over matter/sphere/persons x2 derived on basis x3 tupivu automatic x1 is automatic in function x2 under conditions x3 lita autumn x1 is autumn/fall [harvest/cooling season] of year x2 at location x3 ulupu avoid x1 avoids/evades/shuns/escapes/skirts [fate] x2 (event) through action/state x3 (event) isi awake (adjective:) x1 is awake/alert/conscious atuti bad x1 is bad for x2 by standard x3; x1 is poor/unacceptable to x2 latasa balance x1 is in balance/equilibrium under forces x2 (mass) pusi balcony x1 is a balcony/overhang/ledge/shelf of building/structure x2 sati ball x1 is a ball/sphere/orb/globe [shape/form] of material x2; x1 is a spherical object [made of x2] uku banana x1 is a banana/plantain [fruit/plant] of species/breed x2 ina bank x1 is a bank owned by/in banking system x2 for banking function(s) x3 (event) tavi bar x1 is a tavern/bar/pub serving x2 to audience/patrons x3 usi bare x1 is bare/naked/nude; x1 is without cover/clothes/[protection] titu barley x1 is a quantity of barley [grain] of species/strain x2 kapila basis x1 is a basis/foundation/underlying or fundamental principle of x2; x1 is at the bottom of x2 usiti basket "x1 is a basket with contents x2, woven from material x3" tapuki bay x1 is a bay in/of coast/shoreline x2 sulalu bead x1 is a bead/pebble [shape/form] of material x2 vusuka bean x1 is a bean/pea/leguminous seed from plant [legume] x2 lutu beautiful x1 is beautiful/pleasant to x2 in aspect x3 (ka) by aesthetic standard x4 alu become x1 becomes/changes/converts/transforms into x2 under conditions x3 ilitu bed x1 is a bed/pallet of material x2 for holding/supporting x3 (person/object/event) isisi beer x1 is made of/contains/is a amount of beer/ale/brew brewed from x2 pukaka beg x1 begs/pleads/supplicates/entreats/implores/beseeches/prays [asks with humility] x2 for x3 akuta behave x1 behaves/conducts oneself as/in-manner x2 (event/property) under conditions x3 savusi behind x1 is posterior/behind/back/in the rear of x2 which faces/in-frame-of-reference x3 sulu believe x1 believes [without evidence/proof] belief/creed x2 (du'u) is true/assumed about subject x3 ilili bell x1 is a bell/chime/[tuning fork] [tuned percussion instrument] producing sound/note x2 aniti beneath x1 is directly/vertically beneath/below/under/underneath/down from x2 in frame of reference x3 pata bent (adjective:) x1 is bent/crooked/not straight or direct/[twisted]/folded usu berry x1 is a berry (fruit/plant) of plant/species x2 alinu between x1 is between/among set of points/bounds/limits x2 (set)/amidst mass x2 in property x3 (ka) lavi beyond x1 exceeds/is beyond limit/boundary x2 from x3 in property/amount x4 (ka/ni) upapi big x1 is big/large in property/dimension(s) x2 (ka) as compared with standard/norm x3 pupavi bird x1 is a bird of species/breed x2 vutu bite x1 bites/pinches x2 on/at specific locus x3 with x4 sipavi bitter x1 is bitter/acrid/sharply disagreeable to observer/sense x2 sipisa black x1 is black/extremely dark-colored [color adjective] vulasa blade x1 is a blade of tool/weapon x2 uli block "x1 is a block [3-dimensional shape/form] of material x2, surfaces/sides x3" nakivi blood x1 is blood/vital fluid of organism x2 iluvi blue x1 is blue [color adjective] ipapu board x1 is a board/plank [3-dimensional long flat rectangle] of material x2 silina boat "x1 is a boat/ship/vessel [vehicle] for carrying x2, propelled by x3" alalu body x1 is a/the body/corpus/corpse of x2; (adjective:) x1 is corporal/corporeal uta body x1 is a/the body/corpus/corpse of x2; (adjective:) x1 is corporal/corporeal utu boil x1 boils/evaporates at temperature x2 and pressure x3 lasa bomb x1 is a bomb/explosive device with explosive material/principle x2 kusi bone "x1 is a/the bone/ivory [body-part], performing function x2 in body of x3; [metaphor: calcium]" univu book x1 is a book containing work x2 by author x3 for audience x4 preserved in medium x5 lisu born x1 is born to x2 at time x3 [birthday] and place x4 [birthplace]; x1 is native to (fo) x4 alipi borrow x1 (agent) borrows/temporarily takes/assumes x2 (object) from source x3 for interval x4 viki bottle "x1 is a bottle/jar/urn/flask/closable container for x2, made of material x3 with lid x4" sasili bovine x1 is a cow/cattle/kine/ox/[bull/steer/calf] [beef-producer/bovine] of species/breed x2 putu box "x1 is a box/carton/trunk/crate for contents x2, and made of material x3" unu boy x1 is a boy/lad [young male person] of age x2 immature by standard x3 ulu brain "x1 is a/the brain [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: intelligence, mental control]" upinu brake x1 brakes/causes to slow motion/activity x2 with device/mechanism/principle x3 usana branch x1 is a branch/bough/limb of x2; x2 forks into branches x1; [preferred over metaphorical birka] inu brass x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of brass [copper/zinc alloy] of composition including x2 uni brave x1 is brave/valiant/courageous in activity x2 (event) by standard x3 ipiti bread x1 is a quantity of/contains bread [leavened or unleavened] made from grains x2 apipu break x1 breaks/fractures/shatters/[splits/splinters/cracks] into pieces x2 unuti breast x1 is a/the breast/mammary/teat [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: projection providing liquid] napisa breathe x1 breathes/respires x2 [gas] vavila breeze x1 is a breeze/wind/gale from direction x2 with speed x3; x1 blows from x2 upa bridge "x1 is a bridge/span over/across x2 between x3 and x4 [unordered, typically destination first]" ipi broad x1 is broad/wide in dimension x2 [2nd most significant dimension] by standard x3 lipiva broken x1 is broken/inoperable/broken down/non-utile/not usable for function x2 utasi bronze x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of bronze of composition including x2 isuti brow x1 is a/the brow/forehead [projecting flat/smooth head/body-part] of x2 tani brown x1 is brown/tan [color adjective] vutinu brush x1 is a brush for purpose x2 (event) with bristles x3 api bucket "x1 is a bucket/pail/can/deep, solid, wide-topped container of contents x2, made of material x3" tunasu buckwheat x1 is a quantity of buckwheat/rhubarb/sorrel grass of species/strain x2 upi building x1 is a building/edifice for purpose x2 navi bulb "x1 is a bulb [body-part] of plant/species x2; [metaphor: rounded, bulgy]" ilu bundle "x1 is a bundle/package/cluster/clump/pack [shape/form] containing x2, held together by x3" kuka burn x1 burns/[ignites/is flammable/inflammable] at temperature x2 in atmosphere x3 nilivi butter x1 is a quantity of/contains butter/oleo/margarine/shortening from source x2 sisavi buttock "x1 is a/the buttock(s)/arse/rear/seat [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: rounded surface, support]" pulu button "x1 is a button/knob/[handle] on/for item x2, with purpose x3, made of material x4" unati cabbage x1 is a quantity of cabbage/lettuce/leafy vegetable of species/strain x2 kata cabin x1 is a cabin of vehicle x2 ukuna calculate x1 calculates/reckons/computes x2 [value (ni)/state] from data x3 by process x4 nalivi camera x1 is a camera/photographic equipment recording illumination type x2 images to medium x3 vivu camp x1 is a camp/encampment/temporary residence of x2 at location x3 anusi can "x1 is a can/tightly sealed/pre-sealed container for perishable contents x2, made of x3" pikuti canal x1 is a canal/channel to x2 from x3 with route x4 isuvi cancer x1 is a cancer [malignant disease] in x2 ikini cap x1 is a cap/hat/crown/helmet/piece of headgear [head-top garment] of material x2 vutatu captain x1 is captain/commander/leader/in-charge/boss of vehicle/domain x2 napaki capture x1 captures/catches/apprehends/seizes/nabs x2 with trap/restraint x3 nutasi car "x1 is a car/automobile/truck/van [a wheeled motor vehicle] for carrying x2, propelled by x3" kusipa carbon x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of carbon/graphite/[diamond]/charcoal; x1 is organic sulasu card "x1 is a card [small nearly-2-dimensional shape/form] of material x2, shape x3" aniva carry x1 carries/hauls/bears/transports cargo x2 to x3 from x4 over path x5; x1 is a carrier/[porter] latapa cart "x1 is a cart/carriage/wagon [wheeled vehicle] for carrying x2, propelled by x3" unipi cassava x1 is a quantity of cassava/taro/manioc/tapioca/yam [edible starchy root] of species/strain x2 patiki cat x1 is a cat/[puss/pussy/kitten] [feline animal] of species/breed x2; (adjective:) x1 is feline luvala cause x1 (event/state) effects/physically causes effect x2 (event/state) under conditions x3 iva cavity x1 is a cavity/hole/hollow/cavern in x2; x1 is concave within x2; x2 is hollow at locus x1 tisiki cease x1 [agent] ceases/stops/halts/ends activity/process/state x2 [not necessarily completing it] asa celebrate x1 celebrates/recognizes/honors x2 (event/abstract) with activity/[party] x3 puvi cell "x1 is a cell/atom/unit/molecule of x2; x1 is an indivisible, most basic subunit of x2" inupu cent "x1 is measured in kopeck/cent money-subunits as x2 [quantity], in monetary system x3" uva ceramic "x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of ceramic made by x2, of composition x3, in form/shape x4" taka certain x1 is certain/sure/positive/convinced that x2 is true ikapa chain x1 is a length of chain/links of material x2 with link properties x3 sala chair "x1 is a chair/stool/seat/bench, a piece or portion of a piece of furniture intended for sitting" likala chalk x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of chalk from source x2 in form x3 apusi challenge x1 (person) challenges x2 at/in property x3 kilu chaotic x1 is chaotic/disordered in property/aspect x2 (ka) kikala chart x1 is a chart/diagram/map of/about x2 showing formation/data-points x3 lutuka chase x1 chases/pursues/(physically) follows after x2; volition is not implied for x1 or x2 isutu cheese x1 is a quantity of/contains cheese/curd from source x2 navu chemical x1 is an instance of substance/chemical/drug x2 (individual or mass) with purity x3 sini chest x1 is a/the chest/thorax/upper trunk/[rib cage/breast] [body-part] of x2 lutupi child "x1 is a child/kid/juvenile [a young person] of age x2, immature by standard x3" luvata chlorine "x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of halogen of type x2 [chlorine, fluorine, iodine, etc.]" tiniva choose x1 chooses/selects x2 [choice] from set/sequence of alternatives x3 (complete set) ivapi chrome "x1 is a highly reflective/polished non-tarnishing metallic surface, of metal x2 [often chromium]" upu cigar x1 is a cigar/cigarette/cigarillo made from tobacco/smokable substance x2 by x3 lutusa cinema "x1 is a cinema/movie/film about x2 [plot/theme/subject/activity], filmmaker x3, for audience x4" panasu cite x1 cites/quotes/refers to/makes reference to source x2 for information/statement x3 (du'u) pasi citrus "x1 is a quantity of citrus [fruit/tree, etc.] of species/strain x2" kilupu city "x1 is a town/city of metropolitan area x2, in political unit x3, serving hinterland/region x4" lusi class x1 (mass/si'o) is a class/category/subgroup/subset within x2 with defining property x3 (ka) navava claw "x1 is a/the claw/nail/talon [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: pointed, penetrating, physical weapon]" anu clay "x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of clay [moist, clammy dirt] of composition including x2" kakutu clean x1 (object) is clean/pure of material/contaminant/dirt x2 by standard x3 satalu clear x1 (object/medium) is clear/transparent/without obstacle to in-the-clear x2 [transmission] atu climb x1 climbs/clambers/creeps/crawls on surface x2 in direction x3 using x4 [limbs/tools] vipa clock x1 is clock/watch/timer measuring time units x2 to precision x3 with timing mechanism/method x4 situvu closed "x1 (portal/passage/entrance-way) is closed/shut/not open, preventing passage/access to x2 by x3" asi cloth x1 is an amount of cloth/fabric of type/material x2 asasi cloud x1 is a cloud of material x2 in air mass x3 at floor/base elevation x4 tulasi clumsy x1 (action) is clumsy/awkward by standard x2 apa coal x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of coal/peat/anthracite/bituminous from source x2 ukili coat x1 is a coat/jacket/sweater/cloak/[cape/shawl/pullover] [extra outer garment] of material x2 asuta cockroach x1 is a cockroach/[orthopteran/termite] of order/species/breed x2 uki code x1 is encoded/cipher text of plain-text x2 by code/coding system x3; x1 is in code; x3 is a code vula coffee x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of coffee from source/bean/grain x2 navipa coin x1 is a coin/token/is specie issued by x2 having value x3 of composition including x4 lituki cold x1 is cold/cool by standard x2 vuku collar x1 is a collar/ring/belt/band around/surrounding x2 made of material x3 itu collide x1 collides with/crashes/bumps/runs into x2 ati column x1 is a column/pillar of material x2 kuvuni comb x1 is a comb [many-needled shape] of material x2 with tines/needles x3 latu come x1 comes/goes to destination x2 from origin x3 via route x4 using means/vehicle x5 tatiku comfort x1 feels comfort/is comfortable with conditions/environmental property(ies) x2 aliti command x1 issues commands/orders to x2 for result x3 (event/state) to happen; x3 is commanded to occur tanipu comment x1 (text) is a comment/remark/observation about subject x2 expressed by x3 to audience x4 tavava committee x1 (mass) is a committee with task/purpose x2 of body x3 avipa common x1 (property - ka) is common/general/universal among members of set x2 (complete set) aluni community x1 is a community/colony of organisms x2 iku company x1 is a company/corporation/firm/partnership chartered by authority x2 for purpose x3 napa compare "x1 [observer] compares x2 with x3 in property x4 (ka), determining comparison x5 (state)" asu compete x1 competes/vies with opponent x2 in contest/competition x3 (event) for gain x4; x1 rivals x2 vasu complete x1 (event) is complete/done/finished; x1 (object) has become whole in property x2 by standard x3 pila complicated x1 is complex/complicated/involved in aspect/property x2 (ka) by standard x3 talula computer x1 is a computer for purpose x2 isipi condense "x1 condenses/liquefies on/into x2 at temperature x3, pressure x4; x1 is dew/condensate on x2" ututi cone x1 is a cone [shape/form] of material x2 with vertex x3 nuvata confusing x1 (event/state) confuses/baffles x2 [observer] due to [confusing] property x3 (ka) tali conifer x1 is a conifer/pine/fir of species/strain x2 with cones x3 tukusa conjunction "x1 is a conjunction, stating that x2 (du'u) and x3 (du'u) are both true" utupa conscious x1 is conscious/aware of x2 (object/abstract); x1 discerns/recognizes x2 (object/abstract) lunali constant x1 is constant/invariant/unchanging in property x2 (ka) in response to stimulus/conditions x3 sitati contain x1 contains/holds/encloses/includes contents x2 within; x1 is a vessel containing x2 kapi continue x1 (event/state) continues/persists over interval x2; x1 (property - ka) is continuous over x2 atanu control x1 has control over/harnesses/manages/directs/conducts x2 in x3 (activity/event/performance) unapu cook x1 cooks/prepares food-for-eating x2 by recipe/method x3 (process) nasu copper "x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of copper (Cu); [metaphor: reddish, electrical conductor]" nalatu copulate x1 copulates/fucks/mates/has coitus/sexual intercourse with x2 aki copy x1 is a copy/replica/duplicate/clone of x2 in form/medium x3 made by method x4 (event) vilu cord x1 is cord/cable/rope/line/twine/cordage/woven strands of material x2 vataka cork x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of cork/bark from tree/species x2; [material] atusu corner "x1 is a corner/point/at-least-3-dimensional [solid] angle [shape/form] in/on x2, of material x3" unili correct x1 is correct/proper/right/perfect in property/aspect x2 (ka) in situation x3 by standard x4 inavi costly x1 (object/commodity/property/event) is costly/expensive/dear to x2 by standard x3 nupiki cotton x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of cotton [type of fabric/material] apuki cough x1 coughs/farts/burps up/out x2 [predominantly gaseous] from orifice x3 upata count x1 (agent) counts the number in set x2 to be x3 [number/count] counting [off] by units x4 nukupi country x1 is the country of peoples x2 with land/territory x3; (people/territory relationship) vivaki cousin "x1 is cousin to x2 by bond/tie x3; [non-immediate family member, default same generation]" nasita cover x1 is a cover/[lid/top] for covering/concealing/sheltering x2 napasi crack x1 is a crack/fissure/pass/cleft/ravine/chasm/[defect/flaw] [shape/form] in x2 lakanu crazy x1 (action/event) is crazy/insane/mad/frantic/in a frenzy (one sense) by standard x2 ivuku cream x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of cream/emulsion/puree [consistency] of composition x2 supuni crew x1 is a crew/team/gang/squad/band of persons x2 directed/led by x3 organized for purpose x4 avi crime x1 (event/state) is a punishable crime/[taboo/sin] to people/culture/judges/jury x2 itasu cruel x1 (person) is cruel/mean/unkind to victim x2 avunu crust x1 is a crust/rind/peel/skin/hide/outer cover of x2 atiti cry out x1 cries out/yells/howls sound x2; x1 is a crier ili crystal x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of crystal of composition x2 in form/arrangement x3 anupu cube "x1 is a cube/regular polyhedron/polygon of dimensions x2 (def. 3), surfaces/sides x3 (def. 6)" ipu cubit "x1 is x2 (default 1) short local distance unit(s) [non-metric], standard x3, x4 subunits" nukaka culture "x1 [mass of ideas, customs, skills, arts] is culture of nation/ethos x2 (mass); x1 is ethnic" alisu cup "x1 is a cup/glass/tumbler/mug/vessel/[bowl] containing contents x2, and of material x3" vusi curious x1 is curious/wonders about/is interested in/[inquisitive about] x2 (object/abstract) aputi curse x1 curses/damns/condemns x2 to fate (event) x3 ikisa curtain "x1 is a curtain/blinds/drapes for covering/obscuring aperture x2, and made of material x3" utipa curve "x1 is a curve/turn/bend in x2, at locus x3, and defined by set of points/properties x4" isuva cushion x1 cushions x2 with material x3; x1 is a cushion/pillow/pad [for x2] of padding material x3 isuki custom x1 is a custom/habit/[ritual/rut] of x2 under conditions x3 isana cut x1 (tool/blade/force) cuts [through]/splits/divides x2 (object) into pieces x3 vivupa cyan x1 is cyan/turquoise/greenish-blue [color adjective] luti cylinder x1 is a cylinder [shape/form] of material x2 kipi dance "x1 (individual, mass) dances to accompaniment/music/rhythm x2" akiku dark x1 is dark/lacking in illumination anipa data x1 (du'u) [fact/measurement] is data/information/statistic(s) about x2 gathered by method x3 puna date "x1 is the date [day,{week},{month},year] of event/state x2, at location x3, by calendar x4" ikipu daughter x1 is a daughter of mother/father/parents x2; [not necessarily biological] tilu daytime x1 is the daytime of day x2 at location x3; (adjective:) x1 is diurnal (vs. nocturnal) piti dead x1 is dead/has ceased to be alive asuvu dear x1 is dear/precious/darling to x2; x1 is emotionally valued by x2 nunitu deceive x1 (event/experience) misleads/deceives/dupes/fools/cheats/tricks x2 into x3 (event/state) tuvu decide x1 (person) decides/makes decision x2 (du'u) about matter x3 (event/state) pilisa decimal x1 (me'o) is the [decimal/binary] equivalent of fractional x2 (me'o) in base x3 (quantity) titapu decrease x1 (experiencer) decreases/contracts/is reduced/diminished in property/quantity x2 by amount x3 uvu deep x1 is deep in extent in direction/property x2 away from reference point x3 by standard x4 tunisi defend x1 (event) defends/protects x2 (object/state) from threat/peril/potential x3 (event) pupiki delicate x1 is delicate/fragile/subtle/refined in property x2 (ka) kupapa delicious "x1 is delicious/tasty/delightful to observer/sense x2 [person, or sensory activity]" tavuvu dense x1 is dense/concentrated/packed/intense in property x2 (ka) at location/locus x3 anali deny x1 (du'u) contradicts/denies/refutes/negates x2 (du'u) under rules/logic x3 putika deputy x1 is a deputy/vice/subordinate in aspect [or organization principle] x2 (ka) to principal x3 vilani derogative x1 is a derogative connotation/sense of x2 used by x3; x3 derogates/'curses at' x2 in form x1 ulata describe x1 tells about/describes x2 (object/event/state) to audience x3 with description x4 (property) tisani desire x1 desires/wants/wishes x2 (event/state) for purpose x3 usa destroy x1 (event) destroys/ruins/wrecks/despoils x2; x1 is destructive sivu detail x1 is a detail/feature/particular of x2 papi develop x1 develops/evolves towards/into x2 from x3 through stages x4 pisini differ x1 differs/is distinct from/contrasts with/is unlike x2 in property/dimension/quantity x3 vuna difficult x1 is difficult/hard/challenging for x2 under conditions x3; x1 challenges (non-agentive) x2 sisi dig x1 (agent) digs x2 [material] up/out of x3 [source/hole] with limbs/tool(s) x4 ivi dim x1 is dim/dull/pale/non-intense in property x2 (ka) as received/measured by observer x3 livi dimension x1 (property - ka) is a dimension of space/object x2 according to rules/model x3 kitu diplomat x1 is a diplomat/consul representing polity x2 in/at negotiation x3 for function/purpose x4 vuvi direction x1 is the direction of x2 (object/event) from origin/in frame of reference x3 ilika dirt x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of dirt/soil/earth/ground from source x2 of composition x3 pinu discover x1 discovers/finds out x2 (du'u) about subject/object x3; x1 finds (fi) x3 (object) lilivu discuss "x1(s) (mass normally, but 1 individual/jo'u possible) discuss(es)/talk(s) about topic/subject x2" tipava disgusting x1 is repugnant to/causes disgust to x2 under conditions x3 tila dissolve x1 dissolves in solvent x2 forming solution/[suspension] x3 under conditions x4 iti distribute x1 is distributed/allotted/allocated/shared among x2 with shares/portions x3; (x2/x3 fa'u) unuli dive x1 dives/swoops [manner of controlled falling] to x2 from x3 takavi divide x1 (agent) divides/partitions/separates x2 into sections/parts/ind. x3 by method/partition x4 vulaku do x1 [person/agent] is an agentive cause of event x2; x1 does/brings about x2 nupa doctor x1 doctors/treats/nurses/[cures]/is physician/midwife to x2 for ailment x3 by treatment/cure x4 kani dollar "x1 is measured in major-money-units (dollar/yuan/ruble) as x2 (quantity), monetary system x3" vipuli door x1 is a doorway/gateway/access way between x2 and x3 of structure x4 navaki doubt x1 doubts/is dubious/doubtful/skeptical/questions that x2 (du'u) is true isula drain x1 liquid/fluid drains/strains/flushes from source x2 through drain/strainer x3 by force x4 susu drama x1 is a drama/play about x2 [plot/theme/subject] by dramatist x3 for audience x4 with actors x5 suna drawer "x1 is a drawer/file in structure x2, a [sliding compartment] container for contents x3" akupu dream x1 dreams about/that x2 (fact/idea/event/state); x2 is a dream/reverie of x1 lavini drink x1 (agent) drinks/imbibes beverage/drink/liquid refreshment x2 from/out-of container/source x3 luluvi drop "x1 is a drop [small, cohesive shape] of material [liquid/vapor] x2 in surrounding material x3" unaka drum x1 is a drum/cymbal/gong [percussion musical instrument] with beater/actuator x2 sina dry x1 is dry of liquid x2; (adjective:) x1 is arid lasuvi duck x1 is a duck/[drake] of species/breed x2 uvuna dust x1 is dust/precipitate [suspensible solid] from x2 in medium/on surface x3 vikaka dwell x1 dwells/lives/resides/abides at/inhabits/is a resident of location/habitat/nest/home/abode x2 sanu ear "x1 is a/the ear [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: sensory apparatus, information gathering]" tisa early x1 (event) is early by standard x2 akali earn x1 (agent/person) earns/[deserves/merits] wages/salary/pay x2 for work/service x3 (activity) saniva earth x1 is the Earth/the home planet of race x2; (adjective:) x1 is terrestrial/earthbound suviku east x1 is to the east/eastern side of x2 according to frame of reference x3 salivi easy x1 (action) is easy/simple/facile for x2 (agent) under conditions x3; x2 does x1 freely/easily apila eat x1 eats/ingests/consumes (transitive verb) x2 usuvi edge x1 is an edge/margin/border/curb/boundary of x2 next-to/bordering-on x3 nula egg x1 is an egg/ovum/sperm/pollen/gamete of/from organism [mother/father] x2 vuka elastic (adjective:) x1 is elastic/springy asaku elder x1 is an elder/ancestor of x2 by bond/tie/degree x3; x1's generation precedes x2's parents puku electric x1 is electricity [electric charge or current] in/on x2 of polarity/quantity x3 (def. negative) nalinu elephant x1 is an elephant of species/breed x2 pituta embarrassed x1 is embarrassed/disconcerted/flustered/ill-at-ease about/under conditions x2 (abstraction) panuvi embryo "x1 is an embryo/zygote/fetus/fertilized egg with mother x2, and father x3" akipi emotion x1 feels emotion x2 (ka) about x3 sisu emphasize x1 emphasizes/accentuates/gives emphasis/stress/accent to x2 by (action) x3 sanana empty x1 [container] is empty/vacant of x2 [material]; x1 is hollow vava end x1 is an end/finish/termination of thing/process x2; [not necessarily implying completeness] ulaki enemy x1 is an enemy/opponent/adversary/foe of x2 in struggle x3 pusa energy x1 is energy of type x2 in form x3 vitupu environment x1 (ind./mass) is part of an environment/surroundings/context/ambience of x2 vukuku equal x1 is equal/congruent to/as much as x2 in property/dimension/quantity x3 upiva era x1 is an era/epoch/age characterized by x2 (event/property/interval/idea) uvati err "x1 errs in doing/being/making mistake x2 (event), an error under conditions x3 by standard x4" taku esteem x1 esteems/respects/venerates/highly regards x2 [object of respect] lasita evening x1 is an evening [from end-of-work until sleep typical for locale] of day x2 at location x3 ukana event x1 (event) is an event that happens/occurs/takes place; x1 is an incident/happening/occurrence ula evil x1 is evil/depraved/wicked [morally bad] by standard x2 vaku exact x1 [measurement/match] is exact/precise to precision x2 in property/quantity x3 (ka/ni) apata example x1 is an example/sample/specimen/instance/case/illustration of common property(s) x2 of set x3 sinaka excess x1 is an excess of/too much of x2 by standard x3 kavupi exchange "x1 exchanges/trades/barters commodity x2 for x3 with x4; x1, x4 is a trader/merchant/businessman" susi excrete x1 [body] excretes waste x2 from source x3 via means/route x4 nipu exist x1 exists/is real/actual/reality for x2 under metaphysics x3 apu experience x1 [person/passive/state] undergoes/experiences x2 (event/experience); x2 happens to x1 anisi expert x1 is an expert/pro/has prowess in/is skilled at x2 (event/activity) by standard x3 lukusi explain x1 (person) explains x2 (event/state/property) to x3 with explanation x4 (du'u) papa explode x1 bursts/explodes/violently breaks up/decomposes/combusts into pieces/energy/fragments x2 inatu exponential x1 is the exponential result of base x2 to power/exponent x3 pulusa express x1 (agent) expresses/says x2 (sedu'u/text/lu'e concept) for audience x3 via expressive medium x4 silisu eye x1 is a/the eye [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: sensory apparatus]; (adjective:) x1 is ocular asuki fact "x1 (du'u) is a fact/reality/truth/actuality, in the absolute" tuna factory x1 is a factory/foundry/industrial plant/mill producing x2 from materials x3 lini fail x1 fails at doing x2 (state/event); x1 is a failure at its role in x2 pula fairy x1 is a fairy/elf/gnome/brownie/pixie/goblin/kobold [mythical humanoid] of mythos/religion x2 ikuka fall x1 falls/drops to x2 from x3 in gravity well/frame of reference x4 ulana falsehood x1 (du'u) is false/is an untruth by standard/epistemology/metaphysics x2 natisi familiar x1 is old/familiar/well-known to observer x2 in feature x3 (ka) by standard x4 satisi family x1 (mass) is a family with members including x2 bonded/tied/joined according to standard x3 luku famous x1 (person/object/event) is famous/renowned/is a celebrity among community of persons x2 (mass) akuka fast x1 is fast/swift/quick/hastes/rapid at doing/being/bringing about x2 (event/state) vuli fasten x1 (agent) fastens/connects/attaches/binds/lashes x2 to x3 with fastener x4 sunu fate "x1 is a fate/destiny of x2; [doom, curse are mabla-forms]; x2 is fated/predestined/doomed to x1" livala father x1 is a father of x2; x1 begets/sires/acts paternal towards x2; [not necessarily biological] itipi favorable x1 is a favorable connotation/sense/way-of-looking-at x2 used by x3 usili fear x1 fears x2; x1 is afraid/scared/frightened by/fearful of x2 (event/tu'a object) pivi feather x1 is a/the feather/plume(s)/plumage [body-part] of animal/species x2 kakavi feces x1 is a/the feces/excrement/dung/shit of x2 (animal/person); (adjective:) x1 is fecal (matter) ataki female x1 is a female/doe of species x2 evidencing feminine trait(s) x3 (ka); x1 is feminine nipuku fertile x1 is fertile/conducive for supporting the growth/development of x2; x1 is fruitful/prolific aku fiction x1 is a work of fiction about plot/theme/subject x2/under convention x2 by author x3 ikani field x1 is a field [shape/form] of material x2; x1 is a broad uniform expanse of x2 ipili fig x1 is a fig [fruit/tree] of species/strain x2 tisasa fight x1 fights/combats/struggles with x2 over issue x3 (abstract); x1 is a fighter/combatant pasuku fill x1 (object) fills/becomes stuffed [up]/inflates/blows up with material x2; x2 pours into x1 tikiku finger x1 is a/the finger/digit/toe [body-part] on limb/body site x2 of body x3; [metaphor: peninsula] isiki fire x1 is a fire/flame in fuel x2 burning-in/reacting-with oxidizer x3 (default air/oxygen) tanavi firm x1 is firm/hard/resistant/unyielding to force x2 under conditions x3 lisa fit x1 fits/matches/suits/is compatible/appropriate/corresponds to/with x2 in property/aspect x3 ali flag x1 is a flag/banner/standard of/symbolizing x2 with pattern(s) x3 on material x4 sanuta flaw x1 (property - ka) is a flaw/fault/defect in x2 causing x3 salaku flight x1 flies [in air/atmosphere] using lifting/propulsion means x2 vikuta float x1 (passive) floats on/in fluid (gas/liquid) x2; x1 is buoyant apiva floor x1 is a floor/bottom/ground of x2 itipu flow x1 is a current/flow/river of/in x2 flowing in direction to/towards x3 from direction/source x4 ilasa flower x1 is a/the flower/blossom/bloom [body-part] of plant/species x2; (adjective:) x1 is floral utala flute x1 is a flute/pipe/fife/recorder [flute-like/air-reed musical instrument] usipu fly x1 is a fly [a small non-stinging flying insect] of species/breed x2 lisuta foam "x1 is a quantity of foam/froth/suds of material x2, with bubbles/vacuoles of material x3" silivi fog x1 is foggy/misty/covered by a fog/mist/vapor of liquid x2 kapitu fold x1 (force) folds/creases x2 at locus/loci/forming crease(s)/bend(s) x3 kana fond x1 is fond of/likes/has a taste for x2 (object/state) sisa food x1 is food/feed/nutriment for x2; x1 is edible/gives nutrition to x2 luvini foolish x1 is foolish/silly in event/action/property [folly] (ka) x2; x1 is a boob apapu foot x1 is a/the foot [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: lowest portion] (adjective:) x1 is pedal ulili force x1 [force] (ka) forces/compels event x2 to occur; x1 determines property x2 to manifest tukulu forgive x1 forgives x2 for event/state/activity x3 tipitu fork x1 is a fork/fork-type tool/utensil for purpose x2 with tines/prongs x3 on base/support x4 apapi fraction "x1 is a fraction, with numerator x2, denominator x3 (x2/x3)" vikuti frame x1 is a frame/structure/skeleton/outline supporting/load-bearing/determining the form of x2 tata free x1 is free/at liberty to do/be x2 (event/state) under conditions x3 ivuva freeze x1 freezes/jells/solidifies at temperature x2 and pressure x3 vivini fresh (adjective:) x1 is fresh/unspoiled kivuku friction x1 is friction [force opposing motion] due to contact/rubbing between x2 and x3; (fe) x2 rubs x3 lila friend x1 is/acts as a friend of/to x2 (experiencer); x2 befriends x1 alaki front x1 is anterior/ahead/forward/(in/on) the front of x2 which faces/in-frame-of-reference x3 natupa frown x1 frowns/grimaces (facial expression) vatu fruit x1 is a fruit [body-part] of species x2 nanitu frustration x1 feels frustration about x2 (abstraction) lavilu fuel x1 is a fuel/energy-source for powering x2 tasivu full x1 is full/completely filled with x2 apaki full day x1 is x2 full days in duration (default is 1 day) by standard x3; (adjective:) x1 is diurnal nutili function x1 is a function/single-valued mapping from domain x2 to range x3 defined by expression/rule x4 kaputu funny x1 is funny/comical to x2 in property/aspect x3 (nu/ka); x3 is what is funny about x1 to x2 isapa funny x1 is funny/comical to x2 in property/aspect x3 (nu/ka); x3 is what is funny about x1 to x2 vanu furniture x1 [furniture items] furnishes x2 [location] serving purpose/function x3 liki future x1 is in the future of/later than/after x2 in time sequence; x1 is latter; x2 is former uvupa gallon "x1 is x2 (default 1) local volume unit(s) [non-metric; e.g. bushel], standard x3, x4 subunits" ivu garden x1 is a garden/tended/cultivated field of family/community/farmer x2 growing plants/crop x3 kutiti garlic x1 is a quantity of garlic [bulb] of species/strain x2 kini garment x1 is dress/a garment/clothing for wearing by x2 (gender/species/body part) serving purpose x3 utuka gas "x1 is gaseous/fumes/a gas/vapor of material/composition including x2, under conditions x3" aviku gather x1 (mass/jo'u) gathers/collects at location x2 from locations x3 (mass/jo'u) tatupi gem x1 is a gem/polished stone/pearl of type x2 from gemstone/material/source x3 napuva gene x1 is a gene of creature [or locus on creature] x2 determining trait/process x3 kivali germ x1 is a bacteria/germ/microbe/protozoan/amoeba [1-celled life] of species/defining property x2 upavi get x1 gets/procures/acquires/obtains/accepts x2 from source x3 [previous possessor not implied] ipini girl x1 is a girl [young female person] of age x2 immature by standard x3 tinipa give x1 [donor] gives/donates gift/present x2 to recipient/beneficiary x3 [without payment/exchange] nitipa gland "x1 is a/the gland [body-part] secreting x2, of body x3; x2 is a secretion of x1" ukuta glass x1 is a quantity of/is made of/contains glass of composition including x2 ilipa glimmering x1 is the [astronomical] twilight/dawn/dusk/half-light/glimmering of day x2 at location x3 pusasi glove x1 is a mitten/glove [hand and lower arm garment] of material x2 kakava god x1 is a/the god/deity of people(s)/religion x2 with dominion over x3 [sphere]; x1 is divine vili gold "x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of gold (Au); [metaphor: valuable, heavy, non-reactive]" katu gonad "x1 is a/the testes/ovary/testicle/scrotum/balls/gonad/stamen/pistil [body-part] of x2, gender x3" alanu good x1 (object/event) is good/beneficial/nice/[acceptable] for x2 by standard x3 pinapi goose x1 is a goose/[gander] of species/breed x2 akanu govern x1 governs/rules/is ruler/governor/sovereign/reigns over people/territory/domain/subjects x2 ususi grain x1 is grain/[British: corn]/cereal from plant/species x2 uluva gram x1 is x2 gram(s) [metric unit] in mass (default is 1) by standard x3 ulavi grammar x1 is the grammar/rules/defining form of language x2 for structure/text x3 nila grasp x1 grasps/holds/clutches/seizes/grips/[hugs] x2 with x3 (part of x1) at locus x4 (part of x2) inati grass x1 is a blade/expanse of grass of species x2 ikunu grateful x1 is grateful/thankful to/appreciative of x2 for x3 (event/property) unuva gray x1 is gray [color adjective] kapalu grease x1 is a quantity of/is made of/contains grease/fat/oil from source x2 pilu great x1 is great/grand in property x2 (ka) by standard x3 uti green x1 is green/verdant [color adjective] apapa greet x1 (agent) greets/hails/[welcomes/says hello to]/responds to arrival of x2 in manner x3 (action) uvasi grind x1 [individual or mass of hard surfaces] grinds/pulverizes/crushes x2 into powder x3 vakipu groove x1 is a groove/trench/furrow [shape/form] in object/surface x2 ituki group x1 is group/cluster/team showing common property (ka) x2 due to set x3 linked by relations x4 usipa grow x1 grows/expands [an increasing development] to size/into form x2 from x3 asasu guess x1 guesses/conjectures/surmises x2 (du'u) is true about subject x3; [epistemology] suvisi guest x1 is a guest/visitor of x2 at place/event x3; x1 visits x2/x3 kitapa guide x1 (person/object/event) guides/conducts/pilots/leads x2 (active participants) in/at x3 (event) kasasu guilt x1 feels guilt/remorse about x2 (abstraction) vitiva guitar x1 is guitar/violin/fiddle/harp [stringed musical instrument] with actuator/plectrum/bow x2 vuva gut x1 is a/the gut(s)/entrails/intestines/viscera/innards/digestive system [body-part] of x2 nituvi gymnast x1 is a gymnast at/performs gymnastics feat x2 atana hail x1 is hail/sleet/freezing rain/solid precipitation of material/composition including x2 lusuku half x1 is exactly/approximately half/semi-/demi-/hemi- of x2 by standard x3 kita hammer x1 [tool] is a hammer for/hammers x2 [target] consisting of weight/head x3 propelled by x4 asipi hang x1 hangs/dangles/is suspended from x2 by/at/with joint x3 ukata happy x1 is happy/gay/merry/glad/gleeful about x2 (event/state) anuvi harmonious x1 is harmonious/concordant/in agreement/concord with x2 in property x3 (ka) ulula harvest x1 (agent) harvests/reaps/gathers crop/product/objects x2 from source/area x3 viva hate x1 hates/despises x2 (object/abstraction); x1 is full of hate for x2; x2 is odious to x1 sili head x1 is a/the head [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: uppermost portion] litana healthy x1 is healthy/fit/well/in good health by standard x2 vinala heap x1 is a heap/pile/stack/mound/hill of materials x2 at location x3 pisa hear x1 hears x2 against background/noise x3; x2 is audible; (adjective:) x1 is aural nasa heart x1 is a/the heart [body-part] of x2; [emotional/shape metaphors are NOT culturally neutral] tipiki heavy x1 is heavy/weighty in mass/weight by standard x2 nipisi heir x1 is an heir to/is to inherit x2 (object/quality) from x3 according to rule x4 uvipu help x1 helps/assists/aids object/person x2 do/achieve/maintain event/activity x3 lupuva hemp x1 is a quantity of hemp/marijuana/jute of species/strain x2 sinala high x1 is high/up/upward in frame of reference x2 as compared with baseline/standard height x3 pukilu history x1 is a history of x2 according to x3 (person)/from point-of-view x3 usapi hit x1 hits/strikes/[beats] x2 with instrument [or body-part] x3 at locus x4 nina holy x1 is holy/sacred to person/people/culture/religion/cult/group x2 aluvi honest x1 is honest/open/truthfully revealing to/candid/frank with x2 about matter/fact x3 livaka hoof x1 is a/the hoof [body-part] of x2 susaka hook x1 is a hook/crook [shape/form] of material x2 usiva hope "x1 hopes/wishes for/desires x2 (event), expected likelihood x3 (0-1); x1 hopes that x2 happens" kapa horn x1 is a/the horn [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: pointed extremity] lasi hospital x1 is a hospital treating patient(s) x2 for condition/injuries/disease/illness x3 inusi hot x1 is hot/[warm] by standard x2 utuvi hotel x1 is a hotel/inn/hostel at location x2 operated by x3 isu hour x1 is x2 hours in duration (default is 1 hour) by standard x3 paka human x1 is a human/human being/man (non-specific gender-free sense); (adjective:) x1 is human naluka humble x1 is humble/modest about x2 (abstraction); x1 displays humility about x2 ikiti hunger x1 hungers for x2; x1 needs/wants food/fuel x2 lipuli hunt x1 hunts/stalks prey/quarry/game x2 for purpose x3 unipa hydrogen "x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of hydrogen (H); [metaphor: light, flammable]" avini ice x1 is a quantity of/is made of/contains ice [frozen crystal] of composition/material x2 puka idea x1 (idea abstract) is an idea/concept/thought about x2 (object/abstract) by thinker x3 visi idle x1 is idle/at rest/inactive uvusu ill x1 is ill/sick/diseased with symptoms x2 from disease x3 anisa illumine x1 [energy] is light/illumination illuminating x2 from light source x3 kunani imaginary x1 [concept] exists in the imagination of/is imagined by/is imaginary to x2 ipila immaterial x1 is immaterial/not physical/without material form nanu immerse x1 (object/person) is immersed/submerged/bathes in liquid x2 utanu important x1 (object/event) is important/significant to x2 (person/event) in aspect/for reason x3 (nu/ka) vuvu in x1 is in/inside/within x2; x1 is on the inside/interior of x2 [totally within the bounds of x2] apana increase x1 (experiencer) increases/is incremented/augmented in property/quantity x2 by amount x3 sipa industry x1 is industry/industrial/systematic manufacturing activity producing x2 by process/means x3 avasu infant x1 is an infant/baby [helpless through youth/incomplete development] of species x2 inaka infinite "x1 is infinite/unending/eternal in property/dimension x2, to degree x3 (quantity)/of type x3" ipuva influence x1 (agent) influences/lures/tempts x2 into action/state x3 by influence/threat/lure x4 paniti initiate x1 [state/event/process] commences/initiates/starts/begins to occur; (intransitive verb) lilu injure x1 (event) injures/harms/damages victim x2 in property x3 (ka) resulting in injury x4 (state) putili ink x1 is a quantity of ink of color/pigment x2 used by writing device x3 isiti innate x1 (property - ka) is an innate/inherent/intrinsic/natural property/quality/aspect of x2 pasu insect x1 is an insect/arthropod of species x2; [bug/beetle] tivu insert x1 (agent) inserts/interposes/puts/deposits x2 into interior x3/into among/between members of x3 kuluni insure x1 insures/indemnifies x2 (person) against peril x3 (event) providing benefit(s) x4 (event) vitu intense x1 is intense/bright/saturated/brilliant in property (ka) x2 as received/measured by observer x3 vavu interesting x1 (abstraction) interests/is interesting to x2; x2 is interested in x1 utiku interfere x1 (evt./state) interferes with/hinders/disrupts x2 (evt./state/process) due to quality x3 (ka) kuvapu interrupt x1 (event) interrupts/stops/halts/[disrupts] x2 (object/event/process) due to quality x3 vaka intersect x1 intersects/crosses/traverses x2 at locus x3 sapa intuit x1 (person) intuits x2 (du'u) about subject x3; [epistemology] lasili invent x1 invents/creates/composes/authors x2 for function/purpose x3 from existing elements/ideas x4 uvusa invest x1 (agent) invests resources x2 in investment x3 expecting return/profit x4 (object(s)/event) nana iron "x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of iron (Fe); [metaphor: strong, durable, tarnishing]" valilu irony x1 is ironic(al)/contrary to expectation x2 in state/property/aspect x3 katavu irregular x1 is irregular/occasional/intermittent in property/action/aspect x2 avali island x1 is an island/atoll/key of [material/properties] x2 in surroundings/body x3; x1 is insular latitu jaw x1 is a/the jaw [body-part] of x2 nita jealous x1 (person) is jealous of/envies x2 (person) about/for x3 (property - ka) kapinu jelly x1 is a quantity of jelly/semisolid [texture] of material/composition including x2 kikusa jet x1 is a jet [expelled stream] of material x2 expelled from x3 suvasi job x1 is a job/occupation/employment/vocation (a type of work regularly done for pay) of person x2 tutiku joined x1 is joined to/connects to/is united with x2 at common locus x3; x1 and x2 are a union katiki jointly "x1 is a mass/team/aggregate/whole, together composed of components x2, considered jointly" pitunu journal x1 is a journal/periodical/magazine/[newspaper] with content x2 published by x3 for audience x4 ulani judge x1 judges/referees/arbitrates/is a judge determining/deciding matter x2 (abstract) lavapu juice x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of juice/nectar from-source/of-type x2 alina key "x1 is a key fitting/releasing/opening/unlocking lock x2, and having relevant properties x3" ipusu kick "x1 kicks [hits with x1's foot/feet x4] x2 in/at locus x3, using x1's foot/feet x4" kiki kill x1 (agent) kills/slaughters/murders x2 by action/method x3 tuka kind x1 (person) is kind to x2 in actions/behavior x3 usita kiss x1 (agent) kisses/busses x2 at locus x3 lavivu knee "x1 is a/the knee/elbow/knuckle [hinged joint, body-part] of limb x2 of body x3" nitisa knife "x1 is a knife (tool) for cutting x2, with blade of material x3" ikapi knit x1 (agent) knits x2 [cloth/object] from yarn/thread x3 pakulu knot x1 is a knot/tangle in/between x2 (object/jo'u-objects) lunapi know x1 knows fact(s) x2 (du'u) about subject x3 by epistemology x4 ninu label x1 is a label/tag of x2 showing information x3 isasi lake x1 is a lake/lagoon/pool at site/within land mass x2 pana land x1 is a parcel/expanse of land at location x2; x1 is terrain analu language "x1 is a/the language/dialect used by x2 to express/communicate x3 (si'o/du'u, not quote)" vila late x1 (event) is late by standard x2 luvika laugh x1 laughs (emotional expression) inina launcher "x1 launches/fires/shoots projectile/missile x2, propelled by x3 [propellant/propulsion]" sasaku law x1 is a law specifying x2 (state/event) for community x3 under conditions x4 by lawgiver(s) x5 pipa layer x1 is a layer/stratum [shape/form] of x2 [material] within structure/continuum/composite x3 sakuki lazy x1 (person) is lazy/avoiding work/effort concerning action x2 pava lead "x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of lead (Pb); [metaphor: heavy, malleable, soft metal]" pasita leaf x1 is a leaf of plant x2; x1 is foliage of x2 ilani learn x1 learns x2 (du'u) about subject x3 from source x4 (obj./event) by method x5 (event/process) aviti leave x1 leaves/goes away/departs/parts/separates from x2 via route x3 vatulu left x1 is to the left/left-hand side of x2 which faces/in-frame-of-reference x3 avila left x1 is to the left/left-hand side of x2 which faces/in-frame-of-reference x3 kutipi leg x1 is a/the leg [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: supporting branch] kavu lens x1 is a lens/glass [focussing shape/form] focussing x2 to focus/foci x3 by means/material x4 kusu let x1 (agent) lets/permits/allows x2 (event) under conditions x3; x1 grants privilege x2 akaki letter x1 is a letter/missive/[note] to intended audience x2 from author/originator x3 with content x4 tula letteral x1 (la'e zo BY/word-bu) is a letter/digit/symbol in alphabet/character-set x2 representing x3 ulatu level x1 is flat/level/horizontal in gravity/frame of reference x2 supa levity x1 uses levity/is non-serious/frivolous about x2 (abstraction) pulupa lift x1 (force) lifts/applies raising/supporting force to x2 at locus x3 in gravity well x4 ilisi lightning x1 is lightning/electrical arc/thunderbolt striking at/extending to x2 from x3 avuni lightweight x1 is light in mass/weight by standard x2 valasu limit x1 is a limit/extreme/bound/border/[confinement] of x2 in property/domain x3 nukipi line x1 is a line/among lines [1-dimensional shape/form] defined by set of points x2 lunuvu linen x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of linen/flax [type of fabric/material] pisati lion x1 is a lion/[lioness] of species/breed x2 sakaka lip x1 is a/the lip [body-part]/rim of orifice x2 of body x3; (adjective:) x1 is labial lupipa liquid "x1 is liquid/fluid, of composition/material including x2, under conditions x3" tilupa liquor x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of liquor/spirits distilled from x2 ulupi list x1 (physical object) is a list/catalog/register of sequence/set x2 in order x3 in medium x4 isusi liter x1 is x2 liter(s) [metric unit] in volume (default is 1) by standard x3 suvuni live x1 lives/is alive by standard x2; x1 is an organism/living thing ivina liver x1 is a/the liver [body-part] of x2 kapiki local x1 is local to x2; x1 is confined to locus x2 within range x3 ivuta lock x1 is a lock/seal of/on/for sealing x2 with/by locking mechanism x3 lusa logarithm x1 is the logarithm of x2 with base x3 avuka logic x1 [rules/methods] is a logic for deducing/concluding/inferring/reasoning to/about x2 (du'u) ukuku long x1 is long in dimension/direction x2 (default longest dimension) by measurement standard x3 tiku look x1 looks at/examines/views/inspects/regards/watches/gazes at x2 ununu loop x1 is a loop/circuit of x2 [material] nakava loose x1 (obj.) is loose/bloused/not tight on x2 (obj.) at locus x3 tapava lose x1 loses person/thing x2 at/near x3; x1 loses property/feature x2 in conditions/situation x3 lusu loud x1 is loud/noisy at observation point x2 by standard x3 pukavu louse "x1 is a louse/flea [blood-sucking arthropod] of species/breed x2, parasitic on x3" tupi love x1 loves/feels strong affectionate devotion towards x2 (object/state) pulini low x1 is low/down/downward in frame of reference x2 as compared with baseline/standard height x3 tupu luck x1 (event/property) is determined by the luck/fortune of x2; (note mabla/zabna not implied) valitu lunar x1 is Earth's moon (default); x1 is a major natural satellite/moon of planet x2 vusilu lung x1 is a/the lung [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: breathing/respiratory apparatus/bellows] vali machine "x1 is a machine for use/function x2; [automated apparatus, without direct function control]" ililu magenta x1 is magenta/fuchsia/purplish-red [color adjective] nala magic "x1 is magic/supernatural/sorcery/witchcraft/wizardry to x2, performed by person/force/deity x3" ilita magnet x1 is magnetic [adjective] producing magnetic field x2 kuti mail x1 mails/posts [transfer via intermediary service] x2 to x3 from x4 by carrier/network/system x5 kusapi maize x1 is a quantity of maize/corn [grain] of species/strain x2 kati make x1 makes/assembles/builds/manufactures/creates x2 out of materials/parts/components x3 unana male x1 is a male/buck of species x2 evidencing masculine trait(s) x3 (ka); x1 is masculine luva mammal x1 is a mammal/'animal'/beast of species x2 ulisa man x1 is a man/men; x1 is a male humanoid person [not necessarily adult] vaki manual x1 (event/action/process) is manual [not automatic] in function x2 under conditions x3 pakapi mark x1(s) is a/are mark(s)/spot(s) on x2 of material x3 tusuli market "x1 is a market/store/exchange/shop(s) selling/trading (for) x2, operated by/with participants x3" nuvaka married x1 is married to x2; x1 is a spouse of x2 under law/custom/tradition/system/convention x3 linupi mash x1 [force] mashes/crushes/squashes/smashes x2 into pulp/mash/crumbs/deformed mass x3 kali mat "x1 is a mat/pad/mattress/pallet [flat, soft, dense form] of material x2" suvusu match x1 is a match [incendiary device] made of x2 usala material x1 is material/stuff/matter of type/composition including x2 in shape/form x3 vituta mathematics x1 is a mathematics of type/describing x2 savapa mature x1 is mature/ripe/fully-grown/adult in development-quality x2 (ka) likalu meal x1 (mass) is a meal composed of dishes including x2 itinu meaning x1 is a meaning/interpretation of x2 recognized/seen/accepted by x3 tuvali measure "x1 (agent) measures/evaluates x2 [quantity] as x3 units on scale x4 (si'o), with accuracy x5" nupiku meat x1 is a quantity of/contains meat/flesh from source/animal x2 puva meet x1 meets/encounters x2 at/in location x3 katana melon x1 is a melon/squash [fruit/plant] of species/strain x2 lanupi melt x1 melts [becomes liquid from solid state] at temperature x2 and pressure x3 livina member x1 is a member/element of set x2; x1 belongs to group x2; x1 is amid/among/amongst group x2 papu mercury x1 is a quantity of/contains/made of mercury/quicksilver; [metaphor: fluid metal; temperature] nati message x1 is a message/notice/memorandum about subject x2 from author x3 to intended audience x4 upupu metal x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of made of metal of composition including x2 vatita meter x1 is x2 meter(s) [metric unit] in length (default 1) measured in direction x3 by standard x4 vunapu method x1 [process] is a method/technique/approach/means for doing x2 (event) under conditions x3 aka middle x1 is in/at the middle/center/midpoint/[is a focus] of x2; (adjective:) x1 is central ikutu mild x1 is mild/non-extreme/gentle/middling/somewhat in property x2 (ka); x1 is not very x2 linusi mile "x1 is x2 (default 1) long local distance unit(s) [non-metric], x3 subunits, standard x4" nika military x1 is military/regimented/is strongly organized/prepared by system x2 for purpose x3 utini milk x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of milk from source x2; (adjective:) x1 is lactic/dairy nipavu mill x1 is a mill/foundry/industrial plant/[assembly line] performing process x2 ivutu millet x1 is a quantity of millet [grain] of species/strain x2 ulali mind x1 is a mind/intellect/psyche/mentality/[consciousness] of body x2 linu mineral x1 is/contains/is made from a mineral/ore of type/metal x2 mined from location/lode/mine x3 tikupu minute x1 is x2 minutes in duration (default is 1 minute) by standard x3 suvu miscellaneous x1 (set/mass/ind.) is miscellaneous/various/assorted in property x2 (ka) avu mixture x1 (mass) is a mixture/blend/colloid/commingling with ingredients including x2 lavipa moan x1 utters moan/groan/howl/scream [non-linguistic utterance] x2 expressing x3 (property) luvu modify x1 (event) modifies/alters/changes/transforms/converts x2 into x3 nilinu moist x1 is moist/wet/damp with liquid x2 tavu mold x1 is a mold/fungus/mushrooms/truffles of species/strain x2 parasitic/growing on x3 tatu money x1 is money/currency issued by x2; (adjective:) x1 is financial/monetary/pecuniary/fiscal akati monkey x1 is a monkey/ape/simian/baboon/chimpanzee of species/breed x2 napiki month x1 is x2 months in duration (default is 1 month) by month standard x3 ukalu morals x1 are the ethics/morals/moral standards/ethical standards of x2 (ind./mass) about situation x3 viti more x1 exceeds/is more than x2 in property/quantity x3 (ka/ni) by amount/excess x4 tuvapu morning x1 is a morning [dawn until after typical start-of-work for locale] of day x2 at location x3 vupi mossy x1 is a moss/lichen of species/strain x2 growing on x3; (adjective:) x1 is mossy nisa mother x1 is a mother of x2; x1 bears/mothers/acts maternally toward x2; [not necessarily biological] atapu motive "x1 (action/event/state) motivates/is a motive/incentive for action/event x2, per volition of x3" pulaki motor "x1 is a motor/engine, driving/propelling/providing power to x2" asisu mountain x1 is a mountain/hill/mound/[rise]/[peak]/[summit]/[highlands] projecting from land mass x2 kuna mouse x1 is a mouse of species/breed x2 ipipu mouse x1 is a mouse of species/breed x2 iluva mouth x1 is a/the mouth/oral cavity [body-part] of x2; (metaphor: entrance/intake for consumption) nusavu move x1 (object) moves to destination/receiver x2 [away] from origin x3 over path/route x4 lilala much "x1 is much/extreme in property x2 (ka), towards x3 extreme/direction; x1 is, in x2, very x3" usutu multiply x1 is the product/total/result of factors/multiplicands (x2 and x3) x2 multiplied by x3 unina muscle "x1 is a/the muscle [body-part] controlling x2, of body x3; [metaphor: tools of physical power]" taviki museum x1 is a museum for preserving [and possibly exhibiting] x2 at location x3 vavata music x1 is music performed/produced by x2 (event) atasa mutual x1 (set) has members who mutually/reciprocally x2 (event [x1 should be reflexive in 1+ sumti]) ava myth "x1 is a myth/legend, a culturally significant story about x2 in mythos x3 of culture x4" tusu nail "x1 is a nail/tack [pointed driven/frictional fastener] of type/size x2 (ka), made of material x3" apipa name x1 (quoted word(s)) is a/the name/title/tag of x2 to/used-by namer/name-user x3 (person) takini narrow x1 is narrow in dimension x2 [2nd most significant dimension] by standard x3 siku nation x1 is a nation/ethnic group of peoples x2; [people sharing a history/culture] vulusu natural "x1 is natural/spontaneous/instinctive, not [consciously] caused by person(s)" anasu near x1 is near/close to/approximates x2 in property/quantity x3 (ka/ni) uvina necessary x1 (abstract) is necessary/required for continuing state/process x2 under conditions x3 usunu necessitate x1 logically necessitates/entails/implies action/event/state x2 under rules/logic system x3 tikisa neck x1 is a/the neck [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: a relatively narrow point] niti need x1 needs/requires/is dependent on/[wants] necessity x2 for purpose/action/stage of process x3 piku needle "x1 is a needle [pointed shape/form, not tool] of material x2" kisivi neon x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of inert gas of type x2 [neon/argon/radon/xenon] luni nerve x1 is a nerve/neuron [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: information/control network connection] lututa nervous x1 is nervous/anxious about x2 (abstraction) under conditions x3 niniva nest x1 is a nest/house/lair/den/[home] of/for x2 nikila net "x1 is a net/filter allowing passage of x2, prohibiting passage of x3, netting properties x4" patu neutral x1 is neutral/not taking sides/medial/not towards any extreme on scale/in dissension x2 nusi new x1 is new/unfamiliar/novel to observer x2 in feature x3 (ka) by standard x4; x1 is a novelty ativu news "x1 (du'u) is news/tidings/new information about subject x2 from source x3, to observer x4" inivu nickel x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of nickel/other metal resistant to oxidation kisusa night x1 is a nighttime of day x2 at location x3; (adjective:) x1 is at night/nocturnal supusu nitrogen x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of nitrogen/ammonia/nitrates aluva noble x1 is noble/aristocratic/elite/high-born/titled in/under culture/society/standard x2 kituti noise x1 is a noise/din/clamor [sensory input without useful information] to x2 via sensory channel x3 atavi norm x1 [value] is a norm/average in property/amount x2 (ka/ni) among x3(s) (set) by standard x4 sutati north x1 is to the north/northern side [right-hand-rule pole] of x2 according to frame of reference x3 kaka nose x1 is the nose [body-part] of x2 with nostril(s)/nasal passage(s) x3; [metaphor: protrusion] kalusu now x1 is current at/in the present of/during/concurrent/simultaneous with x2 in time inipu number x1 (li) is a number/quantifier/digit/value/figure (noun); refers to the value and not the symbol tisi nut x1 is a nut [body-part: hard-shelled fruit] from plant/species x2 with shell x3 and kernel x4 palaku oak "x1 is an oak, a type of tree of species/strain x2" uvuki oats x1 is a quantity of oats [grain] of species/strain x2 ivapa obey x1 obeys/follows the command/rule x2 made by x3; (adjective:) x1 is obedient kuvupu object x1 is a material object enduring in space-time; x1 is a thing kusuna obliged x1 is bound/obliged to/has the duty to do/be x2 in/by standard/agreement x3; x1 must do x2 iluku observe x1 observes/[notices]/watches/beholds x2 using senses/means x3 under conditions x4 puli odor x1 is an odor/fragrance/scent/smell emitted by x2 and detected by observer/sensor x3 lipaku offer x1 offers/proffers x2 [offering] to x3 with conditions x4 laki office x1 is an office/bureau/work-place of worker x2 at location x3 lakika offspring x1 is a [biological] offspring/child/kid/hybrid of parent(s) x2; (adjective:) x1 is filial nikapi often x1 (event) often/frequently/commonly/customarily occurs/recurs by standard x2 kuputi onion x1 is a quantity of/contains onions/scallions of type/cultivar x2 sulipi open x1 (portal/passage/entrance-way) is open/ajar/not shut permitting passage/access to x2 by x3 tasa operate x1 operates/drives/runs x2 [apparatus/machine] with goal/objective/use/end/function x3 putaku opine x1 thinks/opines x2 [opinion] (du'u) is true about subject/issue x3 on grounds x4 kakina oppose x1 opposes/balances/contends against opponent(s) x2 (person/force ind./mass) about x3 (abstract) ululi opposite x1 is polar opposite from/contrary to x2 in property/on scale x3 (property/si'o) tipula orange x1 is orange [color adjective] pupa orderly x1 is orderly/neat/ordered in property/quantity x2 (ka/ni) linipa ordinary x1 [member] is ordinary/common/typical/usual in property x2 (ka) among members of x3 (set) ipuki organ x1 is a/the body organ [body-part] of body/species x2 performing function x3 sivisi organize x1 organizes x2 [relative chaos] into x3 [ordered/organized result] by system/principle(s) x4 anati oscillate x1 oscillates at rate/frequency x2 through set/sequence-of-states x3 (complete specification) vuvunu other x1 isn't the-same-thing-as/is different-from/other-than x2 by standard x3; x1 is something else sunala out x1 is on the outside of x2; x1 is exterior to x2 vavi outer space x1 is outer space near/associated with celestial body/region x2 upila oven x1 is an oven [enclosure that heats its contents] for baking/heating/drying x2 ulapi owe "x1 owes x2 in debt/obligation to creditor x3 in return for x4 [service, loan]; x1 is a debtor" navula oxygen x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of oxygen (O); [metaphor: supporting life/combustion] vuta page x1 is a [physical] page/leaf of book/document/bound mass of pages x2 nilaku pain x1 hurts/feels pain/hurt at locus x2 pilana paint "x1 [material] is a paint of pigment/active substance x2, in a base of x3" nuta pan "x1 is a pan/basin/tub/sink, a shallow container for contents x2, of material/properties x3" tiluli panic x1 (person) is panicked by crisis x2 (event/state) upuli pants x1 are pants/trousers/slacks/leggings [legged garment] of material x2 vikina paper x1 is paper from source x2 inupa parallel x1 parallels x2 differing only in property x3 (ka; jo'u/fa'u term) by standard/geometry x4 pavu parent x1 is a parent of/raises/rears x2; x1 mentors/acts parental toward child/protege x2 ukatu park x1 is a park/land reserve managed by community/polity/company x2 for purpose x3 panaku part x1 is a part/component/piece/portion/segment of x2 [where x2 is a whole/mass]; x2 is partly x1 avuvu pass through x1 passes through/penetrates barrier/medium/portal x2 to destination side x3 from origin side x4 sakala passport x1 is a passport issued to x2 (person) by authority x3 allowing x4 (activity) itupu past x1 is in the past of/earlier than/before x2 in time sequence; x1 is former; x2 is latter ikipi paste "x1 is paste/pulp/dough/mash/mud/slurry [soft, smooth-textured, moist solid] of composition x2" siluna pattern x1 is/reflects/represents a pattern of forms/events x2 arranged according to structure x3 ukuka pay x1 pays/compensates/remunerates/[rewards] payment x2 to recipient/payee x3 for goods/services x4 tasaku peace x1 is at peace with x2 silini pear x1 is a pear [fruit] of species/strain x2 akunu pedestal "x1 is a pedestal/base/stand/pallet supporting x2 (object/event), of materials/properties x3" asuti pelt x1 is a pelt/skin/hide/leather from x2 liti pen x1 is a pen using ink x2 applied by process x3 kuva pencil "x1 is a pencil/crayon/stylus applying lead/marking material x2, frame/support [of material] x3" vakilu penis x1 is a/the clitoris/penis [projecting reproductive organ; body-part] of x2 nupi perfect x1 is perfect/ideal/archetypical/faultless/flawless/un-improvable in property/aspect x2 (ka) sukuku perform x1 performs x2 [performance] for/before audience x3 nupiva peril x1 is perilous/dangerous/potentially harmful to x2 under conditions x3 nipa permanent x1 is permanent/lasting/[eternal] in property x2 (ka) by standard x3 [time-span/expectant one] apatu person x1 is a person/people (noun) [not necessarily human]; x1 displays personality/a persona sululu pertain x1 pertains to/is germane/relevant to/concerns/is related/associated with/is about x2 sunanu petroleum x1 is a quantity of petroleum/oil from source x2 sanisi phrase compound "x1 is a binary metaphor formed with x2 modifying x3, giving meaning x4 in usage/instance x5" punivu piano x1 is a piano/harpsichord/synthesizer/organ; a keyboard musical instrument ivinu picture "x1 is a picture/illustration representing/showing x2, made by artist x3 in medium x4" ulala piece x1 [object/substance] is a piece/portion/lump/chunk/particle of x2 [substance] suva pin "x1 is a pin/peg (needle-shaped tool) for fastening to/piercing x2, of material/properties x3" asivu pity x1 (person) pities/feels sorry for x2 (person) about x3 (abstraction) nivusu plan x1 (agent) plans/designs/plots plan/arrangement/plot/[schematic] x2 for state/process x3 akiva plane x1 is a plane [2-dimensional shape/form] defined by points x2 (set); x1 is flat/[smooth] inapi planet "x1 is a planet revolving around x2 with planetary characteristics x3, orbital parameters x4" vusa plant x1 is a plant/herb/greenery of species/strain/cultivar x2 unapa plastic x1 is a quantity of/is made of/contains plastic/polymer of type/component unit(s) x2 siki plate x1 is a plate/dish/platter/saucer [flat/mildly concave food service bed] made of material x2 ukinu play x1 [agent] plays with plaything/toy x2 unuku pleasant x1 (event/state) seems pleasant to/pleases x2 under conditions x3 apupa plow x1 (agent) plows/furrows/tills [cuts into and turns up] x2 with tool x3 propelled by x4 ukupi plump x1 is plump/fat/obese [excessively thick/bulbous/swollen] by standard x2 ivapu pocket x1 is a pocket/pouch of/in garment/item x2 vikiku poem x1 is a poem/verse about plot/theme/subject/pattern x2 by author x3 for intended audience x4 aluku point x1 is a point/instant/moment [0-dimensional shape/form] in/on/at time/place x2 pitivu poison x1 is poisonous/venomous/toxic/a toxin to x2 supula poke "x1 (object, usually pointed) pokes/jabs/stabs/prods x2 (experiencer)" tipu police x1 is a police officer/[enforcer/vigilante] enforcing law(s)/rule(s)/order x2 avavu polish "x1 (agent) polishes object/surface x2 with polish x3, applied using tool x4" lanuka polite x1 is polite/courteous/civil in matter x2 according to standard/custom x3 unasu polity x1 is a polity/state governing territory/domain x2; [government/territory relationship] kiva poor x1 is poor/indigent/impoverished/lacking in goods/possessions/property x2 vakaku possess x1 possesses/owns/has x2 under law/custom x3; x1 is owner/proprietor of x2 under x3 sisuvu possible x1 (event/state/property) is possible under conditions x2; x1 may/might occur; x1 is a maybe latipa pot "x1 is a pot/kettle/urn/tub/sink, a deep container for contents x2, of material/properties x3" tilipi potato x1 is a potato [an edible tuber] of variety/cultivar x2 uvasu pound "x1 is x2 (def. 1) local weight unit(s) [non-metric], standard x3, subunits [e.g. ounces] x4" uvisa powder x1 is a powder of material x2 nupalu powerful x1 has the power to bring about x2 under conditions x3; x1 is powerful in aspect x2 under x3 pasiva precede x1 precedes/leads x2 in sequence x3; x1 is former/preceding/previous; x2 is latter/following tulu pressure x1 (force) puts pressure on/presses/applies force to x2 ituti prevent x1 prevents/keeps/stops/restrains/constrains event x2 from occurring tapivi price x1 [amount] is the price of x2 to purchaser/consumer x3 set by vendor x4 nali pride x1 (person) feels/has pride in/about x2 (abstraction) sutala principal "x1 is principal/chief/leader/main/[staple], most significant among x2 (set) in property x3 (ka)" ukiva print x1 is a print/impression/image on/in surface x2 of/made by/using tool/press/implement/object x3 aninu prisoner "x1 is a prisoner/captive of x2, restrained/held/confined by means/force x3" lipapi private x1 is private/personal/privy/[secret/confidential/confined] to x2; x1 is not-public/hidden utavi probable x1 (event/state/property) is probable/likely under conditions x2 uvala problem x1 (event/state) is a problem to/encountered by x2 in situation/task/inquiry x3 ukisa process "x1 is a process with inputs x2, outputs/results x3, passing through steps/stages x4" nivuva procreate x1 engenders/procreates/begets x2 with coparent x3 lupipu produce x1 produces x2 [product] by process x3 unilu profit x1 is a profit/gain/benefit/advantage to x2 accruing/resulting from activity/process x3 ivivi projectile x1 is a ballistic projectile [e.g. bullet/missile] for firing by [gun/propelling launcher] x2 sivuti promise x1 (agent) promises/commits/assures/threatens x2 (event/state) to x3 [beneficiary/victim] ulusu prose x1 is prose about plot/theme/subject x2 by author x3 for intended audience x4 viliti protein x1 is a quantity of protein/albumin of type x2 composed of amino acids (sequence/jo'u) uluvi protest x1 protests/objects to/complains about x2 (event/state) to audience x3 with action x4 ataku provide x1 [source] provides/supplies/furnishes x2 [supply/commodity] to x3 [recipient] sikulu pubic x1 is a/the pubic area/external genitalia [body-part] of x2 ikalu public x1 is public/un-hidden/open/jointly available to/owned by all among community x2 (mass) susila pull x1 pulls/tugs/draws/drags x2 by handle/at locus x3 uvava pulley x1 is a pulley [tool] for performing action/function x2 rotating on axle x3 kiku pump x1 is a pump/injector [tool/apparatus] pumping/inserting fluid x2 to x3 from x4 by means x5 pitusa pungent x1 is pungent/piquant/peppery/spicy/irritating to sense x2 tivuvi punish x1 (agent) punishes x2 for infraction x3 (event/state/action) with punishment x4 (event/state) nusisu pure x1 is pure/unadulterated/unmitigated/simple in property x2 (ka) sipu purple x1 is purple/violet [color adjective] anapi put x1 (agent) puts/places/sets x2 on/at surface/locus x3 patuki quality x1 has/is characterized by property/feature/trait/aspect/dimension x2 (ka); x2 is manifest in x1 pika quantity x1 is a quantity quantified/measured/enumerated by x2 (quantifier) on scale x3 (si'o) ipipi quantum x1 is a quantum/ray/elementary particle/smallest measurable increment of property/activity x2 paku question x1 (quoted text) is a question/query about subject x2 by questioner x3 to audience x4 akiki quiet x1 (source) is quiet/silent/[still] at observation point x2 by standard x3 ititi quotient "x1 is a quotient of 'x2/x3' [dividend x2 divided by divisor x3], leaving remainder x4" nikupu radiate x1 radiates/emits x2 under conditions x3 tuti radio x1 broadcasts/transmits [using radio waves] x2 via station/frequency x3 to [radio] receiver x4 pala rain x1 rains/showers/[precipitates] to x2 from x3; x1 is precipitation [not limited to 'rain'] kulu random "x1 is random/fortuitous/unpredictable under conditions x2, with probability distribution x3" kuta range x1 ranges/extends/spans/persists/reaches across/over interval/gap/area/scope/extent/range x2 nakupa rare x1 [member] is rare/unusual/uncommon/atypical in property x2 (ka) among members of x3 (set) itaka ratio "x1 (me'o, fraction) is a ratio/rate of x2 (quantity) with respect to x3 (quantity), [x2:x3]" isuvu react x1 reacts/responds/answers with action x2 to stimulus x3 under conditions x4; x1 is responsive nivu read x1 [agent] reads x2 [text] from surface/document/reading material x3; x1 is a reader uvuvi ready x1 is ready/prepared for x2 (event) atuli reason x1 (event/state) is a reason/justification/explanation for/causing/permitting x2 (event/state) lukili reclining x1 lies/rests/reclines/reposes on x2; x1 is reclining/recumbent/lying on x2 naka record x1 is a record of x2 (data/facts/du'u) about x3 (object/event) preserved in medium x4 tusunu recur x1 (event) is the x3'rd recurrence/repetition of x2 (abstract); x2 happens again in [form] x1 sata red x1 is red/crimson/ruddy [color adjective] ipaki reed x1 is a oboe/clarinet/saxophone [reed musical instrument] with reed x2 situ reference "x1 is a frame of reference/standard for observing/measuring/determining x2, with/by rules x3" usulu reflect x1 reflects/mirrors/echoes x2 [object/radiation] to observer/point x3 as x4; x2 bounces on x1 nanunu regret x1 regrets/rues (abstraction) x2; x1 is regretful/rueful/sorry/[remorseful] about x2 titi regular x1 is regular/cyclical/periodic in property (ka)/activity x2 with period/interval x3 vituka related x1 is related to/associated with/akin to x2 by relationship x3 sinu relax x1 relaxes/rests/is at ease in/by doing/being x2 (activity) suli religion x1 is a religion of believers including x2 sharing common beliefs/practices/tenets including x3 ilana rely x1 relies/depends/counts on/trusts x2 to bring about/ensure/maintain x3 (event/state) akuti remain x1 remains/stays at/abides/lasts with x2 kanu remember x1 remembers/recalls/recollects fact(s)/memory x2 (du'u) about subject x3 utavu remove x1 removes/subtracts/deducts/takes away x2 from x3 with/leaving result/remnant/remainder x4 kitavi repair x1 repairs/mends/fixes x2 for use x3 panusa repeat x1 [action] repeats/is repeated for a total of x2 (quantity) occurrences tunivi replace x1 replaces/substitutes for/instead of x2 in circumstance x3; x1 is a replacement/substitute ununi reply x1 answers/replies to/responds to person/object/event/situation/stimulus x2 with response x3 nini represent x1 represents/is an agent/proxy/stands-in for [absent] x2 in matter(s)/function(s) x3 lunika reptile x1 is a reptile of species/breed x2 pili request x1 requests/asks/petitions/solicits for x2 of/from x3 in manner/form x4 usisu responsible x1 is responsible/accountable for x2 (action/resulting state) to judge/authority x3 asavu restaurant x1 is a restaurant/cafe/diner serving type-of-food x2 to audience x3 tusi restrain x1 is restrained/held [back]/constrained/kept by restraint x2 against x3 (event) lupu result x1 (action/event/state) is a result/outcome/conclusion of antecedent x2 (event/state/process) kuvapa retain x1 retains/keeps/holds x2 in its possession tanuki return x1 (agent) returns x2 to origin/earlier state x3 from x4; x1 moves/gives x2 back to x3 from x4 uvinu revenge x1 takes revenge on/retaliates against x2 (person) for wrong x3 (nu) with vengeance x4 (nu) iluta reverse x1 [sequence] is in reverse order from x2 [sequence]; x1 (object) is inverted from x2 (object) satuvu reward x1 (agent) rewards x2 [recipient] for atypical x3 (event/property) with reward/desserts x4 patanu rhyme "x1 rhymes/alliterates with x2 in language/phonetics x3, matching sound correspondence x4 (ka)" sakati rhythm x1 (sequence/non-text quote) is a rhythm/beat of music/expressive form x2 livava ribbon x1 is a ribbon/tape/strip/band/stripe of material x2 katili rice x1 is a quantity of rice [a type of grain] of strain/cultivar x2 anusu rich x1 is rich/wealthy in goods/possessions/property/aspect x2 itava ridicule x1 ridicules/mocks/scoffs at x2 about x3 (property/event) by doing activity x4 (event) tikasa right x1 is to the right/right-hand side of x2 which faces/in-frame-of-reference x3 saka ring "x1 is a ring/annulus/torus/circle [shape/form] of material x2, inside diam. x3, outside diam. x4" ukunu rite "x1 is a rite/ceremony/ritual for purpose/goal x2, by custom/in community x3, with form/rules x4" susuka river "x1 is a river of land mass x2, draining watershed x3 into x4/terminating at x4" kava road x1 is a road/highway to x2 from x3 with route x4 (x2/x3 may be unordered) tuvi robe x1 is a robe/tunic/gown/cloak/dress/[coveralls] [a long/full body garment] of material x2 uvalu rock x1 is a quantity of/is made of/contains rock/stone of type/composition x2 from location x3 ikuvu rocket x1 is a rocket [vehicle] propelled by jet expelling x2 carrying payload x3 papiti rod x1 is a rod/pole/staff/stick/cane [shape/form] of material x2 linaki roll x1 rolls/trundles on/against surface x2 rotating on axis/axle x3; x1 is a roller sipusa roof x1 is a roof/top/ceiling/lid of x2 avitu room x1 is a room of/in structure x2 surrounded by partitions/walls/ceiling/floor x3 (mass/jo'u) asanu root "x1 is a root [body-part] of plant/species x2; [metaphor: immobile, supporting, nourishing]" uniti root word "x1 is a (Lojban) root word expressing relation x2 among argument roles x3, with affix(es) x4" lapu rose x1 is a rose [flower - characterized by prickly stem/fragrance] of species/strain x2 lika rotten x1 rots/decays/ferments with decay/fermentation agent x2; x1 is rotten/decayed/fermented tikunu rough x1 is rough/coarse/uneven/[grainy/scabrous/rugged] in texture/regularity sitivu route x1 is a route/path/way/course/track to x2 from x3 via/defined by points including x4 (set) nuni rubber x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of rubber/latex from source x2 of composition including x3 vani rule x1 is a rule prescribing/mandating/requiring x2 (event/state) within system/community x3 ikina run x1 runs on surface x2 using limbs x3 with gait x4 pusini rural x1 is a rural/rustic/pastoral area of x2; x1 is in the country suluvu rye x1 is a quantity of rye [grain] of species/strain x2 kalipi sack "x1 is a sack/bag with contents x2, and of material x3" kaliti sad x1 is sad/depressed/dejected/[unhappy/feels sorrow/grief] about x2 (abstraction) sapanu sail x1 is a sail for gathering propelling material x2 on vehicle/motor x3 vasava salad x1 (mass) is a quantity of salad [food] with ingredients/components including x2 usupa salt "x1 is a portion/quantity of salt from source x2, of composition including x3" avuki same x1 is the same/identical thing as x2 by standard x3; (x1 and x2 interchangeable) itavi sand x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of sand/grit from source x2 of composition including x3 kukasu sandwich x1 is a sandwich/layering [not restricted to food] of x2 sandwiched between x3 nalisa sane x1 (action/activity/behavior) is sane/rational by standard x2 kupu satellite "x1 is a satellite/moon orbiting x2 with characteristics x3, orbital parameters x4" ululu satisfy x1 satisfies evaluator x2 in property (ka)/state x3 tukapi sauce "x1 is a sauce/topping/gravy/frosting for use with x2, containing ingredient(s) including x3" pusavi scale x1 (si'o) is a scale of units for measuring/observing/determining x2 (state) univa school x1 is school/institute/academy at x2 teaching subject(s) x3 to audien./commun. x4 operated by x5 kipulu science x1 (mass of facts) is science of/about subject matter x2 based on methodology x3 apuvu scrape x1 blade/scraper/erosive scrapes/erodes/abrades x2 from x3 ikisi scratch x1 [abrasive/cutting/scratching object/implement] scratches/[carves]/erodes/cuts [into] x2 puki screw "x1 is a screw [fastener] for purpose x2, threads [pitch, material] x3, frame [size, material] x4" vitita sea "x1 is a sea/ocean/gulf/[atmosphere] of planet x2, of fluid x3; (adjective:) x1 is marine" puti season "x1 is a season/is seasonal [cyclical interval], defined by interval/property x2, of year(s) x3" atuki seasoning x1 is a seasoning/condiment/spice causing flavor/effect x2 (event/property) sunili second x1 is x2 seconds in duration (default is 1 second) by standard x3 vini secret x1 keeps x2 secret/hidden from x3 by method x4; x2 is a secret; x1 hides/conceals x2 sikusa secure x1 is secure/safe from threat x2 (event) akula see x1 sees/views/perceives visually x2 under conditions x3 vivi seed x1(s) is/are (a) seed(s)/spore(s) [body-part] of organism x2 for producing offspring x3 ipivi seek x1 seeks/searches/looks for property x2 among set x3 (complete specification of set) vapa seem x1 seems/appears to have property(ies) x2 to observer x3 under conditions x4 livupi self x1 is a self/ego/id/identity-image of x2 lupuna sell x1 [seller] sells/vends x2 [goods/service/commodity] to buyer x3 for amount/cost/expense x4 ipatu sense x1 [observer] senses/detects/notices stimulus property x2 (ka) by means x3 under conditions x4 kivitu sentence x1 (text) is a sentence/statement about x2 [topic/subject/predicate/focus] in language x3 paki sequence x1 [ordered set] is sequenced/ordered/listed by comparison/rules x2 on unordered set x3 nanisa serious x1 (person) is serious/earnest/has gravity about x2 (event/state/activity) ilisu serve x1 (agent) serves x2 with service x3 (activity); x1 is a servant (noun) of x2 performing x3 viniti severe x1 (event/action/state) is severe/harsh to x2 [victim/experiencer] natu sew "x1 sews/stitches/sutures materials x2 (ind./set) together with tool(s) x3, using filament x4" pitu sexual x1 in activity/state x2 exhibits sexuality/gender/sexual orientation x3 (ka) by standard x4 apita shadow "x1 is a shadow/the shade of object x2, made by light/energy source x3" asilu shake x1 shakes/quakes/trembles/quivers/shudders/wobbles/vibrates from force x2 vatipi shallow x1 is shallow in extent in direction/property x2 away from reference point x3 by standard x4 visa shallow x1 is shallow in extent in direction/property x2 away from reference point x3 by standard x4 luka shape x1 [ideal] is the conceptual shape/form of object/abstraction/manifestation x2 (object/abstract) nipuvu sharp x1 is sharp/keen at locus x2 kipu shears x1 is a pair of shears/scissors for cutting x2 papini sheet x1 is a sheet/foil/blanket [2-dimensional shape/form flexible in 3 dimensions] of material x2 sivuva shelf "x1 is a shelf/counter/bar in/on/attached to supporting object x2, for purpose x3" valani shell "x1 is a shell/husk [hard, protective covering] around x2 composed of x3" lusisi shelter x1 is a shelter/haven/refuge/retreat/harbor for/protecting x2 from danger/threat x3 sakanu shirt "x1 is a shirt/blouse/top [upper-body garment - not necessarily sleeved or buttoned], material x2" supivu shoal x1 is a shoal [shallow hazard]/reef of material x2 in body of water x3 avita shock x1 (event) shocks/stuns x2 kativi shoe "x1 is a shoe/boot/sandal for covering/protecting [feet/hooves] x2, and of material x3" sika short x1 is short in dimension/direction x2 (default longest dimension) by measurement standard x3 kivata shoulder x1 is a/the shoulder/hip/joint [body-part] attaching limb/extremity x2 to body x3 akasi shove x1 [agent] shoves/pushes x2 at locus x3 itani shovel x1 is a shovel/spade [bladed digging implement] for digging x2 alata show x1 (agent) shows/exhibits/displays/[reveals]/demonstrates x2 (property) to audience x3 tilipa sibling x1 is a sibling of x2 by bond/tie/standard/parent(s) x3 asiti side x1 is to the side of/lateral to x2 and facing x3 from point of view/in-frame-of-reference x4 usini sign x1 is a sign/symbol/signal representing/referring/signifying/meaning x2 to observer x3 uvitu silk x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of silk produced by x2 pisi silver "x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of silver/argentum (Ag); [metaphor: valuable, tarnishing]" sanusa similar x1 is similar/parallel to x2 in property/quantity x3 (ka/ni); x1 looks/appears like x2 kuvuta simple x1 is simple/unmixed/uncomplicated in property x2 (ka) lipili sing x1 sings/chants x2 [song/hymn/melody/melodic sounds] to audience x3 ivuvi sister x1 is a sister of/sororal to x2 by bond/tie/standard/parent(s) x3; [not necessarily biological] ivisu sit x1 sits [assumes sitting position] on surface x2 lipina site x1 is an inherent/inalienable site/place/position/situation/spot/location of x2 (object/event) ilala situation x1 [state/property] is a situation/condition/state/position/are conditions/circumstances of x2 vunasu ski x1 is a ski/skid/skate/runner for surface (of material) x2 supporting skier/skater/sled/cargo x3 vulatu skirt x1 is a skirt/kilt/dress of material x2; x1 is skirted [garment open at the bottom; not legged] kinunu sky x1 is an expanse of sky/the heavens at place x2; [celestial] akasu sleep x1 is asleep (adjective); x1 sleeps/is sleeping vulivu slice x1 is a slice [thin flat portion] of x2 (mass) usuti slide x1 slides/slips/glides on x2 nusatu slope x1 is sloped/inclined/slanted/aslant with angle x2 to horizon/frame x3 inalu slow x1 is slow/sluggish at doing/being/bringing about x2 (event/state) usula small x1 is small in property/dimension(s) x2 (ka) as compared with standard/norm x3 ilina smell x1 (experiencer) smells/scents (transitive verb) x2; x2 smells/has odor/scent to observer x1 isupa smile x1 smiles/grins (facial expression) nivasa smoke x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of smoke/smog/air pollution from source x2 sukinu smooth x1 is smooth/even/[soft/silky] in texture/regularity taki snake x1 is a snake/serpent of species/breed x2 ipuvu sneeze x1 sneezes (intransitive verb) utatu snow x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity/expanse of snow lavitu snug x1 is snug/tight on x2 in dimension/direction x3 at locus x4 savani soak up x1 soaks up/absorbs/sucks up x2 from x3 into x4; x1 is an absorbant vusu soap x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of soap from source x2 of composition including x3 vana socialize x1 interacts/behaves socially with x2; x1 socializes with/is sociable towards x2 visu sock x1 is a sock/stocking [flexible foot and lower leg garment] of material x2 tulapi soda x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of a carbonated beverage/soda of flavor/brand x2 uvuvu sodium x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of alkali metal of type x2 [default sodium] vapi sofa x1 is a sofa/couch (noun) kilava soft x1 is soft/malleable/moldable/yielding to force x2 in conditions x3 pisitu solar x1 is the sun of home planet x2 (default Earth) of race x3; (adjective:) x1 is solar nuti soldier x1 is a soldier/warrior/fighter of army x2 nasuni solid "x1 is solid, of composition/material including x2, under conditions x3" naluva son x1 is a son of mother/father/parents x2 [not necessarily biological] valutu sound x1 is sound produced/emitted by x2 napivu soup x1 is a quantity of soup/stew/olla/olio [food] of ingredients including x2 ilipi sour x1 is sour/tart to observer x2 tutila source x1 (site/event) is a source/start/beginning/origin of x2 (object/event/process) sukapu south x1 is to the south/southern side of x2 according to frame of reference x3 lani sow x1 sows/plants x2 [crop/plants] at/in x3 kukunu soya x1 is a quantity of soya [grain/bean] of species/strain x2 uvatu space x1 is space/volume/region/room [at-least-3-dimensional area] occupied by x2 tisu species "x1 is a species of genus x2, family x3, etc.; [open-ended tree-structure categorization]" isiva specific x1 (ka) is specific/particular/specialized/[special]/a defining property of x2 among x3 (set) kasavi spider x1 is a spider/arachnid/[crustacean/crab/lobster/non-insect arthropod] of species/breed x2 vupata spiral "x1 is a spiral/helix/whorl/[vortex] [shape/form] with limits x2, of dimensionality x3" akipa spirit x1 is spiritual/pertains to the soul in nature [either energy or being]; x1 is ghostly/ethereal ukanu spit x1 spits/expectorates x2 [predominantly liquid] from x3 to/onto x4 uvila sponge x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of sponge/porous material lati spoon "x1 is a spoon/scoop (tool) for use x2, made of material x3" kavuli spread x1 spreads/expands over/into x2 from initial state x3 liputi spring x1 is spring/springtime [warming season] of year x2 at location x3; (adjective:) x1 is vernal ivuti square "x1 is a right-angled shape/form defined by set of vertices x2, dimensions x3 (default 2)" uninu stage "x1 is a stage/platform/dais/[scaffold] at/in x2 supporting x3, made of material x4" vala stairs x1 are stairs/stairway/steps for climbing structure x2 with steps x3 nalavi stalk x1 is a/the stalk/stem/trunk [body-part] of plant/species x2; [metaphor: main support] sutiku stand x1 stands [is vertically oriented] on surface x2 supported by limbs/support/pedestal x3 kanini star x1 is a star/sun with stellar properties x2 akika starch x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of starch from source x2 of composition including x3 savi station x1 is a station/node of/in/on transport/communication/distribution system/network x2 asala steel x1 is a quantity of/is made of/contains steel of composition including x2 piki step x1 steps/treads on/in surface x2 using limbs x3 vasi sticky x1 adheres/sticks to x2; (adjective:) x1 is sticky/gummy/adhesive ukuvi stiff x1 is stiff/rigid/inflexible/resistant in direction x2 against force x3 under conditions x4 ulisi stir "x1 (object, or event: force) stirs/mixes/[roils/agitates] fluid (gas/liquid) x2" utivi store x1 is a store/deposit/supply/reserve of materials/energy x2 in containment x3 nunuki story x1 is a story/tale/yarn/narrative about plot/subject/moral x2 by storyteller x3 to audience x4 kiniti straight x1 is straight/direct/line segment/interval between x2 and x3; (adjective:) x1 is linear tiputa strange x1 is strange/weird/deviant/bizarre/odd to x2 in property x3 (ka) kiti street x1 is a street/avenue/lane/drive/cul-de-sac/way/alley/[road] at x2 accessing x3 inavu stretch x1 stretches/extends to range x2 [interval/extent] in dimension x3 from relaxed range x4 kulusa stroke x1 (agent) strokes/rubs/pets x2 with x3 atutu strong x1 is strong/powerful/[tough] in property/quality x2 (ka) by standard x3 aliki structure x1 is a structure/arrangement/organization of x2 [set/system/complexity] itita stubborn x1 is stubborn/willfully opposing/resisting x2 about x3 (event/state) ipati study x1 studies/is a student of x2; x1 is a scholar; (adjective:) x1 is scholarly uvani suburb x1 is a suburban area of city/metropolis x2 litu succeed x1 [agent] succeeds in/achieves/completes/accomplishes x2 as a result of effort/attempt/try x3 nupuka suck x1 sucks/is suction/vacuum/relatively low pressure of fluid/gas x2 relative to high pressure x3 pikuta sudden x1 (event/state) is sudden/sharply changes at stage/point x2 in process/property/function x3 tunuta suffice x1 (object) suffices/is enough/sufficient for purpose x2 under conditions x3 suka sugar x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of sugar [sweet edible] from source x2 of composition x3 akila suggest x1 (agent) suggests/proposes idea/action x2 to audience x3; x1 (event) inspires x2 in/among x3 tini sulfur "x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of sulfur/brimstone (S); [metaphor: foul odor, volcanic]" visila sum x1 is a mathematical sum/result/total of x2 plus/increased by x3 kuvasa summer x1 is summer/summertime [hot season] of year x2 at location x3 utili superlative "x1 is superlative in property x2 (ka), the x3 extreme (ka; default ka zmadu) among set/range x4" utuki support x1 supports/holds up/is underpinning of/[helps] x2 against force/opposition x3 with/by means x4 ivavu surface "x1 is surface/face [bounded shape/form] of [higher-dimension] object x2, on side x3, edges x4" kakipu surprise x1 (event/action abstract) surprises/startles/is unexpected [and generally sudden] to x2 napisu surround x1 encircles/encloses/is surrounding x2 in direction(s)/dimension(s)/plane x3 lapi survive x1 survives/endures/undergoes/abides/lasts/persists through x2 for interval/duration x3 ikivu swallow x1 gulps/swallows anapa sweat "x1 is a/the sweat/perspiration from body x2, excreted by gland(s)/organs x3" iviva sweet x1 is sweet/sugary/saccharine to observer x2 sikaka swelling "x1 is a swelling/protrusion/convexity [shape/form] at/in/on x2, of material x3" vipasi swim x1 (agent) swims in fluid x2 aniki syllable x1 is a syllable in language x2 kisusi system x1 (mass) system interrelated by structure x2 among components x3 (set) displaying x4 (ka) nuka table "x1 is a table/flat solid upper surface of material x2, supported by legs/base/pedestal x3" avala tail "x1 is a/the tail/appendix [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: trailing, following portion/appendage]" nulupu take x1 takes/gets/gains/obtains/seizes/[removes] x2 (object/property) from x3 (possessor) nupaka take care of x1 takes-care-of/looks after/attends to/provides for/is caretaker for x2 (object/event/person) lilika talent x1 has a talent/aptitude/innate skill for doing/being x2 apunu talk x1 talks/speaks to x2 about subject x3 in language x4 visuva tar x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of tar/asphalt from source x2 unaku taste x1 (ka) is a taste/flavor of/emitted by x2; x2 tastes of/like x1 kalu taut x1 is taut/tense/strained tight in direction x2 lanipa tax x1 is a tax/levy/duty on goods/services/event x2 levied against x3 by authority/collector x4 kula tea x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of tea brewed from leaves x2 upunu teach x1 teaches audience x2 ideas/methods/lore x3 (du'u) about subject(s) x4 by method x5 (event) talivu telephone x1 is a telephone transceiver/modem attached to system/network x2 upula television x1 broadcasts/televises programming x2 via medium/channel x3 to television receiver x4 tuta temple x1 is a temple/church/sanctuary/synagogue/shrine of religion x2 at location/serving area x3 alapu temporary x1 is temporary/not permanent/expected to change in property x2 (ka) by standard/expectant x3 pututa territory x1 is territory/domain/space of/belonging to/controlled by x2 luvivu test x1 (process/event) is a test for/proof of property/state x2 in subject x3 (individ./set/mass) utika texture x1 (property-ka) is a texture of x2 upipu thick x1 is thick in dimension/direction x2 by standard x3; [relatively long in smallest dimension] apipi thin x1 is thin in direction/dimension x2 by standard x3; [relatively short in smallest dimension] iliti think x1 thinks/considers/cogitates/reasons/is pensive about/reflects upon subject/concept x2 ipilu thirst x1 thirsts for x2; x1 needs/wants drink/fluid/lubrication x2 isuni throat x1 is a/the throat/gullet [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: narrow(ing) opening of a deep hole] apisi throw x1 throws/launches/casts/hurls x2 to/at/in direction x3 (propulsion derives internally to x1) ikipa thumb x1 is a/the thumb/big toe [body-part] on limb x2 of x3; [metaphor based on relative shape] tupana ticket x1 is a ticket entitling x2 to entitlement/privilege x3 (event/state) under conditions x4 supavu tide x1 is a tide [cyclical/periodic expansion] in x2 caused by x3 pali tiger x1 is a tiger/leopard/jaguar/[tigress] of species/breed x2 with coat markings x3 savasa tile "x1 is a tile/cake [shape/form] of material x2, shape x3, thickness x4" sanali time x1 is the time-duration/interval/period/[elapsed time] from time/event x2 to time/event x3 inupi time of day "x1 [hours, {minutes}, {seconds}] is the time/hour of state/event x2 on day x3 at location x4" italu tin x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of tin (Sn); [metaphor: cheap or base metal] satusa tip x1 is a tip/point/vertex/extremity/end [0-dimension shape/form] on object x2 at locus x3 ivisi tired x1 is tired/fatigued by effort/situation x2 (event); x1 needs/wants rest ipupi tobacco x1 is a quantity of tobacco [leaf] of species/strain x2 nuva tomato x1 is a tomato [fruit/vegetable/plant] of species/strain x2 sipipa tone x1 is a tone/note of frequency/pitch x2 from source x3 vasa tongs x1 is a/are tong(s)/chopsticks/pincers/tweezers/pliers [tool/body-part] for x2 to pinch x3 kivapi tongue "x1 is a/the tongue [body-part] of x2; (metaphor: similar to nazbi, tamji, degji)" ivini tool x1 is a tool/utensil/resource/instrument/implement used for doing x2; [form determines function] kisutu tooth x1 is a/the tooth [body-part] of x2; (adjective:) x1 is dental titusa touch x1 (agent) touches x2 with x3 [a locus on x1 or an instrument] at x4 [a locus on x2] pati tragedy x1 is a tragedy/disaster/tragic for x2 latulu train "x1 is a train [vehicle] of cars/units x2 (mass) for rails/system/railroad x3, propelled by x4" vasila transfer x1 transfers/sends/transmits x2 to receiver x3 from transmitter/origin x4 via means/medium x5 vavuki translate x1 translates text/utterance x2 to language x3 from language x4 with translation result x5 nisi travel x1 travels/journeys/goes/moves via route x2 using means/vehicle x3; x1 is a traveller tulavu tray "x1 is a tray/platter/flat container [pan/sheet/griddle] of contents x2, and made of material x3" avupu trouble x1 (object/person/event/situation) troubles/disturbs x2 (person) causing problem(s) x3 tava trumpet x1 is a horn/trumpet/trombone/bugle [brass-wind/lip-reed musical instrument] naku truth x1 (du'u) is true/truth by standard/epistemology/metaphysics x2 nuku try x1 tries/attempts/makes an effort to do/attain x2 (event/state/property) by actions/method x3 valuka tube "x1 is a length of tubing/pipe/hollow cylinder [shape/form] of material x2, hollow of material x3" pusali tulip x1 is a tulip (defined by flower shape) of species/strain x2 navatu turn x1 turns/rotates/revolves around axis x2 in direction x3 susinu twist x1 twists under load/force/torsion x2 tivi umbrella "x1 is an umbrella/parasol shielding x2 from x3, made of material x4, supported by x5" usapa understand x1 understands/comprehends fact/truth x2 (du'u) about subject x3; x1 understands (fi) x3 susisi uniform x1 (object/event) is uniform/homogeneous in property x2 (ka) ukuni unit x1 [magnitude] is a unit/degree of/on scale/reference standard x2 (si'o) measuring property x3 laku universe x1 is a universe/cosmos [complete and ordered entirety] of domain/sphere x2 defined by rules x3 ikana upon x1 is upon/atop/resting on/lying on [the upper surface of] x2 in frame of reference/gravity x3 kanisu urine x1 is a/the urine/piss/pee of x2 avusu use "x1 uses/employs x2 [tool, apparatus, machine, agent, acting entity, material] for purpose x3" nupini use up x1 (event) uses up/depletes/consumes/[wastes] x2 [resource] anuka utter x1 utters verbally/says/phonates/speaks [vocally makes sound] x2 puvu vaccine x1 is a vaccine/immune-system stimulant protecting x2 against disease x3 introduced by method x4 pipu value x1 (ni) is the equivalent value/worth of x2 [item(s) of value] to x3 for use/appreciation x4 salilu vanish x1 vanishes/disappears from location x2; x1 ceases to be observed at x2 using senses/sensor x3 kala vary x1 varies/changes in property/quantity x2 (ka/ni) in amount/degree x3 under conditions x4 sunuta vegetable x1 is the edible x2 portion of plant x3; x1 is a vegetable ukini vehicle "x1 is a vehicle/mode of transport carrying x2 in/on surface/medium x3, propelled by x4" putaka vertical x1 is vertical/upright/erect/plumb/oriented straight up and down in reference frame/gravity x2 ulutu video x1 is a video monitor/CRT/screen [machine] serving function x2 vupu view x1 is the view/scene/panorama/sight/prospect of x2 (object/location) from point-of-view x3 inava violent x1 is an event/state/act of violence vuviku virtue x1 is virtuous/saintly/[fine/moral/nice/holy/morally good] by standard x2 ununa virus x1 is a virus of species/breed/defining property x2 capable of infecting [at] x3 ikuti viscous x1 is thick/viscous under conditions x2 vilipi voice x1 is a voice/speech sound of individual x2 tukipa vomit x1 vomits/regurgitates x2; x1 throws x2 up; [violent] digestive expulsion vilutu vulva x1 is a/the vulva [body-part] of x2 kila wait x1 awaits/waits/pauses for/until x2 at state x3 before starting/continuing x4 (activity/process) tana walk x1 walks/strides/paces on surface x2 using limbs x3 tuni wall x1 is a wall/fence separating x2 and x3 (unordered) of/in structure x4 kiviku war x1 (person/mass) wars against x2 over territory/matter x3; x1 is at war with x2 inisu warn x1 (event/experience) warns/cautions x2 (person) of/about danger x3 (event/state/property) sapavi wash x1 (agent) washes/cleanses x2 of soil/contaminant x3 in/with cleaning material(s) x4 alisi waste x1(s) is/are waste product(s) [left to waste] by x2 (event/activity) nalasi water x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity/expanse of water; (adjective:) x1 is aqueous/[aquatic] pasupa wave "x1 is a wave [periodic pattern] in medium x2, wave-form x3, wave-length x4, frequency x5" kunusi wax x1 is quantity of wax [substance especially soft/moldable when warm] from source x2 pita weak x1 is weak/feeble/frail in property/quality/aspect x2 (ka) by standard x3 nitu weapon x1 is a weapon/arms for use against x2 by x3 tunaka wear x1 wears/is robed/garbed in x2 as a garment of type x3 pupasu weather x1 is weather at place/region x2; (adjective:) x1 is meteorological vusuli weave x1 weaves x2 from material/[yarn] x3 vikiva wedge x1 is a wedge [shape/form/tool] of material x2 vipupu week x1 is x2 weeks in duration (default is 1 week) by standard x3 suvipu weep x1 weeps/cries tears x2 about/for reason x3 (event/state) pasinu weight x1 is the weight of object x2 in [gravitational or other force] field x3 apuni well x1 is a well/spring of fluid x2 at location x3 atita west x1 is to the west/western side of x2 according to frame of reference x3 vupa wheat x1 is a quantity of wheat [grain] of species/strain x2 tapipu wheel "x1 is a wheel [tool] of device/vehicle x2, made of materials/having properties x3" lava whip x1 whips/lashes/snaps [a sudden violent motion] suvaki whistle x1 [sound source] whistles/makes whistling sound/note/tone/melody x2 avapa white x1 is white/very-light colored [color adjective] palunu wild (adjective:) x1 is wild/untamed sitita win x1 (person/team) wins/gains prize x2 from/over x3 [competitors/losers] in competition x4 apiti window x1 is a window/portal/opening [portal] in wall/building/structure x2 luli wine x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of wine from fruit/grapes x2 uvasa wing x1 is a/the wing [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: lateral supporting surface] supasu winter x1 is winter/wintertime [cold season] of year x2 at location x3 inuvi wise x1 is wise/sage about matter x2 (abstraction) to observer x3 nutuku with "x1 is with/accompanies/is a companion of x2, in state/condition/enterprise x3 (event/state)" ikusa without x1 is without/lacking/free of/lacks x2; x1 is x2-less kusipi wolf x1 is a wolf/lupine of species/breed x2 uluku woman x1 is a woman/women; x1 is a female humanoid person [not necessarily adult] kivi womb "x1 is a/the womb/uterus [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: nourishing, protective, giving birth]" sivipa wonder x1 feels wonder/awe/marvels about x2 kivu wood x1 is a quantity of/is made of/contains wood/lumber from tree(s) of type/species x2 sapu wool x1 is a quantity of/made from/consists of wool [tight curly hair] from animal/species/source x2 susalu word x1 is a word meaning/causing x2 in language x3; (adjective: x1 is lexical/verbal) natavi work x1 [person] labors/works on/at x2 [activity] with goal/objective x3 vapipa worm x1 is a worm/invertebrate animal of species/breed x2 sanuvu wrinkle x1 is a wrinkle/crease/fold [shape/form] in x2 ipusi write x1 inscribes/writes x2 on display/storage medium x3 with writing implement x4; x1 is a scribe utapi year x1 is x2 years in duration (default is 1 year) by standard x3; (adjective:) x1 is annual latava yellow x1 is yellow/golden [color adjective] tuli yield x1 yields/gives way/surrenders to x2 (force/agent) under conditions x3 sisulu young x1 is young/youthful [relatively short in elapsed duration] by standard x2 kisani zinc x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of zinc (Zn); [metaphor: hard metal] litaka ukuki pusaku tusuna nasaka asina vusana kuvusi ilali uvivu nukila nuli upisa asulu ituvu kili ipuka kinusi nalapi saki luvuta tatili kipa lipatu inuli kuluvi pasa pasasu ipala lali tavuli pukuna savivi apavu vavisu salaki |