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=={{tp|sitelen pona}}== |
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The {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|len}} ({{UCSUR char|{{codepoint|len}}}}) represents a piece of fabric with a frayed or {{w|tassel}}ed edge. |
The {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|len}} ({{UCSUR char|{{codepoint|len}}}}) represents a piece of fabric with a frayed or {{w|tassel}}ed edge. |
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==={{tp|nele}}=== |
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'''{{tp|nele}}''' is {{a category|nele}} [[content word]] and {{tp|[[nimi sin]]}} which serves as an [[antonym]] of {{tp|len}}. It relates to transparent objects and the act of uncovering, making something clear or without obstructions, both literally and figuratively. It was coined by {{tok|jan Emalan}} with workshopping from {{tok|soweli Kina}} in 2021.<ref>{{cite Discord|url=https://discord.com/channels/301377942062366741/340307145373253642/871138303360008263|name={{tok|jan Emalan}}|channel={{tok|pali-musi}}|server={{tp|ma pona pi toki pona}}|access-date=2023-12-17|quote=Since {{tok|len}} is often used for something that literally or figuratively conceals something, then a nimi sin could be the opposite in that sense; something that can be literally seen through (like glass, a mesh, water, etc) or something that allows for knowledge to be spread where it may have been blocked before (like the figurative use of "transparency").}}</ref><ref>{{cite Discord|url=https://discord.com/channels/301377942062366741/340307145373253642/871139945870413924|name={{tok|soweli Kina}}|username=neonpixii|channel={{tok|pali-musi}}|server={{tp|ma pona pi toki pona}}|access-date=2023-12-17|quote=what if the word was just "{{tok|nele}}" or something. the opposite of {{tok|len}} in terms of its spelling}}</ref> |
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|olin len li kama <mark>nele</mark>.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://janusawi.bandcamp.com/track/kule-mi|title={{tok|kule mi}}|website=Bandcamp|author={{tok|jan Usawi}}|date=2023-08-05|access-date=2023-12-17}}</ref> |
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|The hidden love becomes <mark>exposed</mark>. |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 12:34, 13 January 2024
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| 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, fabrics, and cover.
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.[3]
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:[4]
clothing5, cloth5, clothes5, fabric5, outfit4, privacy4, cover4, dress3, jacket3, wear3, shirt3, t-shirt2, hide2, blanket2, cotton2, private2, wrap2, costume2, silk2, suit (n)2, hidden2, underwear2, canvas2, coverage2, flag2
sitelen pona
The sitelen pona glyph for len () represents a piece of fabric with a frayed or tasseled edge.
References
- ↑ "Word Origins". tokipona.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002.
- ↑ kili Melon (2 July 2021). "ma li tawa la jan o seme". In lipu tenpo nanpa suno (in Toki Pona). lipu tenpo.
- ↑ soweli walo pi puwa sewi [@fennaixelphox]. (28 April 2023). [Informal poll posted in the
#sona-kulupuchannel 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 - ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362. p. 263.
Further reading
- "len" on lipu Linku
- "len" on lipu Wikipesija
- "len" on English Wiktionary