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'''{{tp|loka}}''' is {{a category}} [[content word]] relating to limbs. |
'''{{tp|loka}}''' is {{a category}} [[content word]] and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} relating to limbs. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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The word {{tp|loka}} is a portmanteau of {{tp|[[luka]]}} and {{tp|[[noka]]}}, presumably as a {{w|compromise}} similar to {{tp|[[lokon]]}}. It was coined in 2021.{{citation needed|date=2024-01-14}} |
The word {{tp|loka}} is a portmanteau of {{tp|[[luka]]}} and {{tp|[[noka]]}}, presumably as a {{w|compromise}} similar to {{tp|[[lokon]]}}. It was coined{{wh|by whom?|date=2024-04-08}} in 2021.{{citation needed|date=2024-01-14}} |
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==Semantic space== |
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=={{tp|sitelen pona}}== |
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A proposed {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|loka}} ({{sp|loka}}) depicts a boot-shaped leg facing left, which is a mirrored version of the glyph for {{tp|[[noka]]}} ({{sp|noka}}). This mirrored glyph is also used for the [[Archaic words|obsolete word]] {{tp|[[jalan]]}}. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 03:42, 25 April 2024
| Pronunciation | /ˈlo |
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| Usage | 2023: Not notable (1% ↘︎ ) Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (2%)
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| Book and era | nimi ku lili (post-pu) |
| Part of speech | Content word |
loka is a marginal content word and nimi ku lili relating to limbs.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The word loka is a portmanteau of luka and noka, presumably as a compromise similar to lokon. It was coined[by whom?] in 2021.[citation needed]
Semantic space[edit | edit source]
The semantic space of loka includes limbs, encompassing arms and legs.
ku[edit | edit source]
For Toki Pona Dictionary, respondents in ma pona pi toki pona translated these English words as loka:[1]
limb1
sitelen pona[edit | edit source]
A proposed sitelen pona glyph for loka (loka) depicts a boot-shaped leg facing left, which is a mirrored version of the glyph for noka (noka). This mirrored glyph is also used for the obsolete word jalan.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- "loka" on lipu Linku