Difference between revisions of "Fijian and English/Lexical selection"
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{{transferTest|eng|fij|bend|lo’i}} (e.g. bend at a joint) | {{transferTest|eng|fij|bend|lo’i}} (e.g. bend at a joint) | ||
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+ | :-Rule: Select ''pelu'' as the translation of ''bend'' when it is followed by a kind of metal. | ||
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+ | :-Example Sentences: | ||
+ | :*He bends the metal. | ||
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*Case 2: | *Case 2: | ||
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{{transferTest|eng|fij|shine on|cila}} (sun/moon/star shines on) | {{transferTest|eng|fij|shine on|cila}} (sun/moon/star shines on) | ||
+ | :-Rule: Select ''cila'' as the translation of ''shine on'' when it is preceded by ''sun'', ''moon'', or ''stars''. | ||
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+ | :-Example Sentences: | ||
+ | :*The moon shines on the road. | ||
+ | :*The torch shines on the mat. | ||
==fij → eng== | ==fij → eng== |
Revision as of 10:17, 5 April 2018
eng → fij
- Case 1:
(eng) bend → (fij) pelu (e.g. bend of metal)
(eng) bend → (fij) lo’i (e.g. bend at a joint)
- -Rule: Select pelu as the translation of bend when it is followed by a kind of metal.
- -Example Sentences:
- He bends the metal.
- Case 2:
(eng) shine on → (fij) cina (light/torch shines on)
(eng) shine on → (fij) cila (sun/moon/star shines on)
- -Rule: Select cila as the translation of shine on when it is preceded by sun, moon, or stars.
- -Example Sentences:
- The moon shines on the road.
- The torch shines on the mat.
fij → eng
- Case 1:Fijian does not distinguish genders on pronouns.
(fij) koya → (eng) him
(fij) koya → (eng) her
(fij) koya → (eng) it
- Case 2:
(fij) basu → (eng) tear up (e.g. old clothes)
(fij) basu → (eng) tear down (e.g. old buildings)