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Etymology
From a- (causative) + ma- (negative) + okanato (“his/her/its mouth”) + -ta (causative), (lit., causes someone to have no mouth).
Pronunciation
Verb
amakanata
- (intransitive) he/she/it is speechless, amazed (something or someone)
Namakanatapai.- I'm amazed. (I'm speechless; I don't know what to say).
- (transitive) he/she/it is speechless, amazed (at someone or something)
Namakanata pitsu. Pikiyejeyejepei!- I'm amazed at you. You're really good !
References
- E. Ireland field notes. Needs to be checked by native speaker.