Dictionary of Netwar (Lenakel language)
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This is the first ever extensive dictionary of Netwar language (western Tanna, Republic of Vanuatu) published online. It is the fruit of several years of my work among the inhabitants of the island of Tanna. It contains translations of local expressions, pronunciation recordings and photographic documentation. Its purpose is to help in the preservation of the language and in passing it to the young generation.
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cardinal myzomela
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- n pesit
(Myzomela cardinalis), in local custom a bird which reunites "red" and "black" families. cf.: 'kowiaméta' and 'nemrukén'.
- n kowiamétaméta
(Myzomela cardinalis), name only used for males of the species. cf.: 'kowiapilégen'.
- n kowiapilégen
(Myzomela cardinalis), name used only for females. cf.: 'kowiamétaméta'.
- n nemrukén
(Myzomela cardinalis), name used only for females. cf.: 'kowiamétaméta'.
Speaker: Noël Yeru (Lowanatom)
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