Word of the Day

Word of the Day

have, be with : e̊mā
Base Function: verb, noun
Definition:

Possession, both in fact and desire.

Etymology:
  1. 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".

  2. mā (Genitive): The already established root of possession (mine/of).

  3. 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 Womeh Origin

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