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The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|len}} includes clothing and fabrics. By extension, it refers to covering, layers to privacy, and hiding. Other pieces of body adornment, such as jewelry, are not considered part of the semantic space of {{tp|len}} by all speakers.<ref name="soweli2023"/> |
The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|len}} includes clothing and fabrics. By extension, it refers to covering, layers to privacy, and hiding. Other pieces of body adornment, such as jewelry, are not considered part of the semantic space of {{tp|len}} by all speakers.<ref name="soweli2023"/> |
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Revision as of 18:10, 14 November 2023
Pronunciation | /len/ |
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Usage | 2023: Core (99% → )2022: Core (99%) |
Book and era | nimi pu |
Part of speech | Content word |
Codepoint | U+F1925 |
len is a core content word relating to clothing and fabrics.
Etymology
The word len is derived from Acadian French linge, meaning "clothing".[1]
Semantic space
The semantic space of len includes clothing and fabrics. By extension, it refers to covering, layers to privacy, and hiding. Other pieces of body adornment, such as jewelry, are not considered part of the semantic space of len by all speakers.[2]
pu
In the "Official Toki Pona Dictionary" section, the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good defines len as:
NOUN cloth, clothing, fabric, textile; cover, layer of privacy
ku
For Toki Pona Dictionary, respondents in ma pona pi toki pona translated these English words as len:
clothing5, t-shirt2 , hide2 , blanket2 , cotton2 , private2 , wrap2 , costume2 , silk2 , suit (n)2 , hidden2 , underwear2 , canvas2 , coverage2 , flag2, cloth5 , clothes5 , fabric5 , outfit4 , privacy4 , cover4 , dress3 , jacket3 , wear3 , shirt3
References
- ↑ "Word Origins". tokipona.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002.
- ↑ soweli walo pi puwa sewi. (28 April 2023). [Informal poll posted in the
#sona-kulupu
channel in the ma pona pi toki pona Discord server]. Discord. "Is jewelry a len". Data retrieved 26 October 2023.Is jewelry considered part of the semantic space of len? Option Votes Yes 19 No 33 Maybe 24