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'''{{tp|kon}}''' is {{a category}} [[content word]] relating to gases. |
'''{{tp|kon}}''' is {{a category}} [[content word]] relating to gases. |
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==Etymology== |
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The word {{tp|kon}} is derived from {{w|Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin}} {{lang|zh|空氣}} ({{w| |
The word {{tp|kon}} is derived from {{w|Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin}} {{lang|zh|空氣}} ({{w|pinyin}}: ''{{lang|zh-Latn|kōngqì}}''), meaning "air".<ref>{{cite etym}}</ref> |
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==Semantic space== |
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The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|kon}} includes gases, such as air, steam, and smoke, as well as scents and fragrances. |
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The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|kon}} includes gases, such as air, steam, and smoke, as well as scents and fragrancies.<ref>{{cite lipamanka}}</ref> Figuratively, it refers to an essence, something known but unseen, such as spirits, one's identity, definitions of words, among other things. |
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|mi tawa wawa. selo mi li pilin e <mark>kon</mark> lete. |
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|We're running. Our skin feels the cold <mark>breeze</mark>. |
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|mi tawa wawa{{idsp}}selo mi li pilin e <mark>kon </mark>lete |
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|kasi ni li pana e <mark>kon</mark> nasa. |
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|This plant gives off a weird <mark>smell</mark>. |
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|kasi ni li pana e <mark>kon </mark>nasa |
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Figuratively, {{tp|kon}} refers to an essence, something "known, but not [commonly] seen", such as supernatural spirits, personal identities, ideas, and meanings of words and utterances.<ref>{{cite lipamanka}}</ref> Compare the figurative senses of English "spirit" or "atmosphere". |
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|<mark>kon</mark> pi nimi sina li seme? |
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|What's your name's <mark>meaning</mark>? |
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|<mark>kon </mark>pi(nimi sina) li seme |
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|<mark>kon</mark> li tawa e supa ale mi a! |
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|An <mark>unseen force</mark> is moving all my furniture! |
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|<mark>kon </mark>li tawa e supa ale mi a |
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For {{ku|en}}, respondents in {{tp|[[ma pona pi toki pona]]}} translated these English words as {{tp|kon}}:<ref>{{cite ku|254}}</ref> |
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=={{tp|sitelen pona}}== |
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The {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|kon}} represents steam rising up as two curvy vertical lines. |
The {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|kon}} ({{UCSUR char|{{codepoint|kon}}}}) represents steam{{citation needed|date=2024-05-11}} rising up as two curvy vertical lines. It also resembles wavy lines that emanate from odorous things in cartoons. It is similar to the glyph for {{tp|[[telo]]}} ({{sp|telo}}), which is horizontal. |
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The {{tp|[[sitelen sitelen]]}} glyph for {{tp|kon}} ({{ss|kon}}) is derived from a MUYAL glyph (T632) in the {{w|Mayan script}},<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jonathangabel.com/toki-pona/acknowledgements/|title={{tok|sitelen sitelen}} acknowledgements and etymology|website=jonathangabel.com|author=[[Jonathan Gabel]]|date=2012|access-date=2023-11-29}}</ref> meaning "cloud".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://research.famsi.org/montgomery_dictionary/mt_entry.php?id=546|title=Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs|website=FAMSI|author=Montgomery, John|access-date=2024-03-11}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==Further reading== |
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* {{R:Linku}} |
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* {{R:Wikipesija}} |
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Latest revision as of 00:04, 12 May 2024
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| Pronunciation | /kon/ |
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| Usage | 2023: Core (99% → )2022: Core (99%) |
| Book and era | nimi pu |
| Part of speech | Content word |
| Codepoint | U+F191D |
kon is a core content word relating to gases.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The word kon is derived from Mandarin 空氣 (pinyin: kōngqì), meaning "air".[1]
Semantic space[edit | edit source]
The semantic space of kon includes gases, such as air, steam, and smoke, as well as scents and fragrances.
mi tawa wawa selo mi li pilin e kon letemi tawa wawa. selo mi li pilin e kon lete.
We're running. Our skin feels the cold breeze.
kasi ni li pana e kon nasakasi ni li pana e kon nasa.
This plant gives off a weird smell.
Figuratively, kon refers to an essence, something "known, but not [commonly] seen", such as supernatural spirits, personal identities, ideas, and meanings of words and utterances.[2] Compare the figurative senses of English "spirit" or "atmosphere".
kon pi(nimi sina) li semekon pi nimi sina li seme?
What's your name's meaning?
kon li tawa e supa ale mi akon li tawa e supa ale mi a!
An unseen force is moving all my furniture!
pu[edit | edit source]
In the "Official Toki Pona Dictionary" section, the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good defines kon as:
NOUN air, breath; essence, spirit; hidden reality, unseen agent
ku[edit | edit source]
For Toki Pona Dictionary, respondents in ma pona pi toki pona translated these English words as kon:[3]
soul5, air5, spirit5, gas5, essence4, atmosphere4, oxygen3, breathe3, breath3, meaning3, intangible3, breathing3, invisible entity3, definition2, abstract2, breeze2, smell2
sitelen pona[edit | edit source]
The sitelen pona glyph for kon () represents steam[citation needed] rising up as two curvy vertical lines. It also resembles wavy lines that emanate from odorous things in cartoons. It is similar to the glyph for telo (telo), which is horizontal.
sitelen sitelen[edit | edit source]
The sitelen sitelen glyph for kon (kon) is derived from a MUYAL glyph (T632) in the Mayan script,[4] meaning "cloud".[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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. 254.
- ↑ Jonathan Gabel. (8 June 2012). "sitelen sitelen acknowledgements and etymology". jonathangabel.com. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ Montgomery, John. "Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs". FAMSI. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- "kon" on lipu Linku
- "kon" on English Wiktionary
- "kon" on lipu Wikipesija