Word of the Day
Word of the Day
e̊mā
have, be with
Base Function:
verb, noun
Definition:
Possession, both in fact and desire.
Etymology:
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e̊ (Ingress): The sound of pulling air into the lungs. It represents the physical act of bringing something from the outside world into the personal sphere, the accumulation, the collecting, the "grasping".
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mā (Genitive): The already established root of possession (mine/of).
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Gestural Meaning: The word is a vocal gesture of "bring into my domain". The sound mimics the feeling of "It's mine!" (the mental huh! that you mentioned).
Example:
- Le e̊mā s̆im roro.
She has many things.
Synonyms:
- = possession
- = possessions
- = have
- = have
Cosmovision of Uomeh Origin
Once upon a time...