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'''{{tp|loka}}''' is {{a category}} [[content word]] relating to limbs |
'''{{tp|loka}}''' is {{a category}} [[content word]] relating to limbs. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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The word {{tp|loka}} is a portmanteau of {{ |
The word {{tp|loka}} is a portmanteau of {{tp|[[luka]]}} and {{tp|[[noka]]}}, presumably as a {{w|compromise}} similar to {{tp|[[lokon]]}}. It was coined in 2021.{{citation needed|date=2024-01-14}} |
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==Semantic space== |
==Semantic space== |
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The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|loka}} includes limbs. |
The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|loka}} includes limbs, encompassing arms and legs. |
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==={{tp|ku}}=== |
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For {{ku|en}}, respondents in {{tp|[[ma pona pi toki pona]]}} translated these English words as {{tp|loka}}:<ref>{{cite ku|<!--page number-->}}</ref> |
For {{ku|en}}, respondents in {{tp|[[ma pona pi toki pona]]}} translated these English words as {{tp|loka}}:<ref>{{cite ku|<!--page number-->}}</ref> |
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=={{tp|sitelen pona}}== |
=={{tp|sitelen pona}}== |
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The {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|loka}} ({{sp|loka}}) depicts a boot facing left, which is a mirrored version of the {{tp|[[ |
The {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|loka}} ({{sp|loka}}) depicts a boot-shaped leg facing left, which is a mirrored version of the glyph for {{tp|[[noka]]}}. This mirrored glyph is also used for the [[Archaic words|obsolete word]] {{tp|[[jalan]]}}. |
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==References== |
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==Further reading== |
==Further reading== |
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Revision as of 02:46, 15 January 2024
Pronunciation | /ˈlo |
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Usage | 2023: Not notable (1% ↘︎ ) |
Book and era | nimi ku lili (post-pu) |
Part of speech | Content word |
loka is a marginal content word relating to limbs.
Etymology
The word loka is a portmanteau of luka and noka, presumably as a compromise similar to lokon. It was coined in 2021.[citation needed]
Semantic space
The semantic space of loka includes limbs, encompassing arms and legs.
ku
For Toki Pona Dictionary, respondents in ma pona pi toki pona translated these English words as loka:[1]
limb1
sitelen pona
The sitelen pona glyph for loka (loka) depicts a boot-shaped leg facing left, which is a mirrored version of the glyph for noka. This mirrored glyph is also used for the obsolete word jalan.
References
- ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362.
Further reading
- "loka" on lipu Linku