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Wauja
Etymology
From paunwaun + ikitsapa (one foot).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpɐ̃ʊ.wɐ̃ʊ i.kiˈt͡sa.pa/
Numeral
paunwaun ikitsapa
- A numerical value roughly equal to 15. This many dots (•••••••••••••••)
Usage notes
Quantities greater than ten typically are described in Wauja as okuma (many). Less frequently, the terms paunwaun ikitsapa (one foot, signifying roughly 15), or mepiaunwaun ikitsapa (two feet, roughly 20) are used.
Those Wauja elders who speak little or no Portuguese commonly use the numbers one, two, and three, but rarely any higher numbers. Regarding usage of numbers above three, see Usage Notes under Appendix:Wauja numerals.
Related terms
References
- E. Ireland field notes. Needs to be checked by native speaker.