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'''Content words''' are the main type of word in [[Toki Pona]], contrasted with [[particle]]s |
'''Content words''' are the main [[part of speech|type of word]] in [[Toki Pona]], contrasted with [[particle]]s. They are a class of words that are flexibly used as the {{w|Head (linguistics)|head}} (primary word of a phrase) and [[modifier]] of a '''content phrase'''. A content phrase itself may be used as a [[predicate]] of a sentence. Specific content words also have [[preposition]], [[preverb]], or [[name]] senses. |
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==By the books== |
==By the books== |
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===''Toki Pona: The Language of Good''=== |
===''Toki Pona: The Language of Good''=== |
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In the dictionary section of the book ''Toki Pona: The Language of Good'', content words are each defined as |
In the dictionary section of the book ''Toki Pona: The Language of Good'', content words are each defined as nouns, verbs, or adjectives. Other senses of these words can be derived from these definitions. For example, for a content word defined as a verb, possible noun senses include "something that is verbed" and "the act of verbing". This is supplemented by the analysis of using any content word as a [[transitive verb]]. For example, {{tp|A [[li]] B [[e]] C}} means "A causes C to be B". |
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===''Toki Pona Dictionary''=== |
===''Toki Pona Dictionary''=== |
Revision as of 16:35, 30 November 2023
Content words are the main type of word in Toki Pona, contrasted with particles. They are a class of words that are flexibly used as the head (primary word of a phrase) and modifier of a content phrase. A content phrase itself may be used as a predicate of a sentence. Specific content words also have preposition, preverb, or name senses.
By the books
Toki Pona: The Language of Good
In the dictionary section of the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good, content words are each defined as nouns, verbs, or adjectives. Other senses of these words can be derived from these definitions. For example, for a content word defined as a verb, possible noun senses include "something that is verbed" and "the act of verbing". This is supplemented by the analysis of using any content word as a transitive verb. For example, A li B e C means "A causes C to be B".
Toki Pona Dictionary
The Toki Pona Dictionary, in the section "Notes on lipu pu", mentions the content word analysis saying "it may be more appropriate or accurate".[1] A specific analysis that the book recommends is one by kala kala on Reddit.[2]
References
- ↑ Lang, Sonja (2021). "Notes on lipu pu". Toki Pona Dicionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid.
- ↑ kala kala (u/pisceyo). (8 October 2019). "Toki Pona Analysis: Parts of Speech". Reddit.