wanpela

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Tok Pisin

Etymology

From wan +‎ -pela.

Adjective

wanpela

  1. one
  2. Used as the indefinite article.
    • 1989, Buk Baibel long Tok Pisin, Port Moresby: Bible Society of Papua New Guinea, Jenesis 2:8:
      Orait God, Bikpela i wokim wanpela gaden i stap long Iden, long hap bilong sankamap. Na long dispela gaden God i putim dispela man em i bin wokim.
      →New International Version translation

Usage notes

Used when modifying nouns; see also wan.