sa

LanguageIban

Meaning

1. short form for satu, often pronounced as se-.
2. combine with a verb in nasal form e.g. se + kayoh (kayoh means "paddle") to form a noun sengayoh (a paddle).
3. combine with a verb in nasal form and a prefix pe- e.g. sa + pe + san (san means "a load") to form a noun sapenyan (as much as one can carry) and sa + pe + temu (temu means "opinion") to form sapenemu (as much as one knows).
4. short form for satu

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Usage noteOften pronounced as se-.

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