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, concerning¹

pu definition

  • PARTICLE of

Usage

sitelen pona

pi

perhaps from tilted blissymbol “by”

sitelen sitelen

pi in sitelen sitelen format

UCSUR Codepoint

U+F194D

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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

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