pi
Meaning
Common Definition
of (used to divide a second noun group that describes a first noun group) | ALT (introduces a genitive noun)
ku definitions
about½, concerning¹pu definition
- PARTICLE of
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Commentary
The usage of "pi" to mean "of" (marking a possessor) is heavily discouraged nowadays, preferring it to only be used for regrouping within phrases.
Origin
- Tok Pisin: bilong; of
- English: belong; belong
- Created by: jan Sonja
- Coined in: pre-pu
Usage Data
- Category: core
- Usage: 99%
- Book: pu