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The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|kili}} includes any edible part of a plant, be it fresh, fermented or preserved.<ref>{{cite lipamanka}}</ref> |
The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|kili}} includes any edible part of a plant, be it fresh, fermented or preserved.<ref>{{cite lipamanka}}</ref> This includes {{w|fruit}}s, {{w|vegetable}}s, {{w|Nut (fruit)|nuts}}, edible {{w|seed}}s, among other things. It also includes mushrooms, either edible or inedible (see also {{tp|[[soko]]}}). |
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|mi moku e <mark>kili</mark>. |
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|I ate a <mark>{{w|kumquat}}</mark>. |
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Figuratively, {{tp|kili}} is also sometimes used for offspring. For example, a child (a descendant of any age) may be referred to as {{tp|jan kili}}. |
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Revision as of 18:22, 14 February 2024
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| Pronunciation | /ˈki |
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| Usage | 2023: Core (99% → )2022: Core (99%) |
| Book and era | nimi pu |
| Part of speech | Content word |
| Codepoint | U+F191A |
kili is a core content word relating to fruits and vegetables, as well as mushrooms.
Etymology
The word kili is derived from Georgian ხილი (xili), meaning "fruit".[1]
Semantic space
The semantic space of kili includes any edible part of a plant, be it fresh, fermented or preserved.[2] This includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, edible seeds, among other things. It also includes mushrooms, either edible or inedible (see also soko).
mi moku e kilimi moku e kili.
I ate a kumquat.
Figuratively, kili is also sometimes used for offspring. For example, a child (a descendant of any age) may be referred to as jan kili.
pu
In the "Official Toki Pona Dictionary" section, the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good defines kili as:
NOUN fruit, vegetable, mushroom
ku
For Toki Pona Dictionary, respondents in ma pona pi toki pona translated these English words as kili:[3]
fruit5, vegetable5, apple5, kumquat3, fungus2, nut2, bean2, onion2, tomato2
See also
References
- ↑ "Word Origins". tokipona.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002.
- ↑ lipamanka. "toki pona dictionary". lipamanka.gay.
- ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362. p. 249.
Further reading
- "kili" on lipu Linku
- "kili" on lipu Wikipesija
- "kili" on English Wiktionary