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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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Cicadae iawitaleg carry shoots of yams.He will kill two pigs on the kaur ceremony.His speech has no value.His speech is really good.It is me who chews the kava today.It is not good that my head stays empty. I will go speak with the elders.Mother is painting the face of her daughter.People are singing.The chief distributes the food to the roads.The sea must not enter inside the canoe.This evening in the nakamal there will be the first kava made for Iaruél.Tomorrow I will go to dance to Lowkweria.You took me down from the nases tree.Your word is good.
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