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Dictionary of Netwar (Lenakel language)



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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neki- reka 

  •  v (inaliénable) muet
    , être.
  •  v (inaliénable) ne pas pouvoir parler
    , à force de trop crier ou être malade. Ex.: Kowa ramakhar apam kani nekin reka.  ~ L'enfant a crié tellement, qu'il a perdu la voix.
  •  v (inaliénable) sentiments
    , avoir envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose. Ex.: Nekik reka la peran an.  ~ Je ne sens rien envers cette fille.

Locuteur: Noël Yeru (Lowanatom)

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