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'''{{tp|olin}}''' is {{a category}} [[content word]] relating to love and {{w|emotional bond}}s.

==Semantic space==

{{Needs work|Differences in semantic space between speakers, ideally origins of the popular constraints on semantic space|section}}

The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|olin}} includes strong {{w|emotional bond}}s and {{w|affection}}, such as many kinds of love, be it {{w|Platonic love|platonic}}, {{w|Familial love|familial}}, or {{w|Romantic love|romantic}}.<ref>{{cite lipamanka}}</ref>

 

 

The semantic space of {{tp|olin}} does not map completely to the English concept of the word ''love'' and ''like''. Notably, according to many speakers, {{tp|olin}} does not include a inclination towards something; this is expressed with a longer phrase, such as {{tp|[ni] li pona tawa mi}} ("[this] is good towards me") or {{tp|mi la [ni] li pona}} ("for me, [this] is good"). Others are less restrictive. For example, {{tok|[[jan Misali]]}} says to "go ahead and use {{tok|olin}} for whatever type of love you want."<ref>[[jan Misali's thoughts on words#olin|{{tok|jan Misali}}'s thoughts on words, {{tp|olin}}.]]</ref> {{tok|[[jan Sonja]]}} has used {{tp|olin}} to mean being a fan of Toki Pona:

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|kulupu lili li kama. ona li olin e toki pona.<ref>{{cite pu|9}}</ref>