Difference between revisions of "Amis and English/Lexical Selection"
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| − | ramaʼ | + | Amis ''ramaʼ'' can mean ''to be unhappy and cry from an unstable situation'' or it can mean ''to be tired''. Although in English both of these meanings might be applied to something conscious, such as a child, the ''ramaʼ'' would not be translated as ''to be unhappy'' when being used for a hand. |
* Marama' ko wawa. -> The child is unhappy. | * Marama' ko wawa. -> The child is unhappy. | ||
Revision as of 02:11, 19 April 2023
Example 1
Amis ramaʼ can mean to be unhappy and cry from an unstable situation or it can mean to be tired. Although in English both of these meanings might be applied to something conscious, such as a child, the ramaʼ would not be translated as to be unhappy when being used for a hand.
- Marama' ko wawa. -> The child is unhappy.
- Marama' ko kamay ako. -> My hand is tired (from holding something so long).
