Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Paiwan Every Day 164: qaqa

qucengecengel a qaqa. 

In English:
Ravens are black.

Glossary:
  1. qucengecengel: the root is "qucengel" (black). reduplication qu-cenge-cengel indicates degree or level. 
  2. a: nominative phrase marker
  3. qaqa: raven/ravens, crow/crows, also onomatopoeic, imitation of the caw of crows. 
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