eliki

The subject of this article is nonstandard and will not be understood by most speakers.

If you are a learner, this information will not help you speak the language. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the standard style, and to be informed and selective about which nonstandard styles you adopt.

eliki
Pronunciation	/ˈe.li.ki/
Usage	2023: Obscure (3%) Most speakers don't understand this word.
Book and era	No book
Part of speech	Content word

eliki is a nimi sin coined by kulupu telo mun.

Semantic space

eliki is defined as:

trial, adversity, challenge; bittersweet; an experience with the quality of being deeply felt or important to oneself while defying classification as positive, negative, or a simply described admixture of positive and negative

It is intended "to help people describe a range of identities and experiences important to them" that may not be sufficiently described by pakala, pona, ike, or other words. As such, specific usage varies between speakers.

eliki generally describes immutable things that can cause pain or distress, but should be viewed as value-neutral or have become part of one's identity. It is often used for disabilities for which a cure is unpresent or unwanted.