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West Makian
Etymology
Compared by Collins to Asilulu pala-, also a habitual prefix.
Pronunciation
Prefix
fala-
- derives verbs of continuous/habitual activity
- fala- + bori (“to sharpen”) → folobori (“to sharpen (likely of a continuous nature)”)
- fala- + jejela (“a broom”) → felejela (“to sweep”)
- fala- + udu (“to blow”) → foloudu (“to smoke (cigarettes, etc.)”)
Usage notes
The prefix fala- is subject to West Makian vowel harmony, and as such may surface as fele-, fili-, folo-, or fulu-.
References
- James Collins (1982) Further Notes Towards a West Makian Vocabulary, Pacific linguistics