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The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|selo}} includes the boundary, surface or outermost layer of an object. Some examples include skin, bark, shell, and peel, or more abstractly, an outline and perimeter. It may be further abstracted to a shape, form, and outer appearance.<ref>{{tok|jan Kasape}} (1 Novemeber 2023). "{{tok|lipu tenpo li lon selo sin}}". In [https://liputenpo.org/lipu-tenpo-nanpa-suno/ {{tp|lipu tenpo nanpa sin}}]. Retrieved 2 November 2023.</ref> |
The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|selo}} includes the boundary, surface or outermost layer of an object. Some examples include skin, bark, shell, and peel, or more abstractly, an outline and perimeter. It may be further abstracted to a shape, form, and outer appearance.<ref>{{tok|jan Kasape}} (1 Novemeber 2023). "{{tok|lipu tenpo li lon selo sin}}". In [https://liputenpo.org/lipu-tenpo-nanpa-suno/ {{tp|lipu tenpo nanpa sin}}]. Retrieved 2 November 2023.</ref> |
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For {{ku|en}}, respondents in {{tp|[[ma pona pi toki pona]]}} translated these English words as {{tp|selo}}:<ref>{{cite ku|338}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:15, 12 December 2023
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Pronunciation | /ˈse |
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Usage | 2023: Core (98% → )2022: Core (98%) |
Book and era | nimi pu |
Part of speech | Content word |
Codepoint | U+F1958 |
selo is a core content word relating to the boundary or outermost layer of an object.
Etymology
The word selo is derived from Esperanto ŝelo, meaning "skin, peel", itself borrowed from English shell.[1]
Semantic space
The semantic space of selo includes the boundary, surface or outermost layer of an object. Some examples include skin, bark, shell, and peel, or more abstractly, an outline and perimeter. It may be further abstracted to a shape, form, and outer appearance.[2]
pu
In the "Official Toki Pona Dictionary" section, the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good defines selo as:
NOUN outer form, outer layer; bark, peel, shell, skin; boundary
ku
For Toki Pona Dictionary, respondents in ma pona pi toki pona translated these English words as selo:[3]
skin5, outline2 , edge2 , external2 , border2 , frame2 , margin2 , shell2 , barrier2 , cover2 , appearance1, boundary4 , surface3 , peel3 , outer3 , shape3 , layer3
sitelen pona
The sitelen pona glyph for selo () represents the inner and outer layers of an object as seen from a cross-section. The glyph is normally drawn wider to avoid confusion with the glyph for sijelo.
References
- ↑ "Word Origins". tokipona.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002.
- ↑ jan Kasape (1 Novemeber 2023). "lipu tenpo li lon selo sin". In lipu tenpo nanpa sin. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362. p. 338.
Further reading
- "selo" on lipu Linku
- "selo" on lipu Wikipesija
- "selo" on English Wiktionary