Amis and English/Lexical Selection

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Example 1

ramaʼ -> to be unhappy and cry from an unstable situation, to be tired

  • Marama' ko wawa. -> The child is unhappy.
  • Marama' ko kamay ako. -> My hand is tired (from holding something so long).

Example 2

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