oko

Meaning

Common Definition

{see lukin} | ALT eye, ocular, visual {cf. lukin}

ku definitions

eye⁴, vision²

pu definition

  • NOUN eye
  • VERB to look at, see, examine, observe, read, watch
  • PRE-VERB to seek, look for, try to

Usage

sitelen pona

oko

eye from a side

sitelen sitelen

oko in sitelen sitelen format

UCSUR Codepoint

U+F197A

More Info

Commentary

In common usage (both before and after pu), "lukin" and "oko" are separate words, each with their own meaning. In pu, they are considered synonyms. Those who consider them synonyms typically don't use "oko" at all, preferring "lukin" in all circumstances.

Origin

  • Serbo-Croatian: око (оko); eye
  • Created by: jan Sonja
  • Coined in: 2001, pre-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: uncommon
  • Usage: 57%
  • Book: ku suli

See also

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