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As a [[particle]], {{tp|nanpa}} introduces and marks a number phrase as an {{w|Ordinal numeral|ordinal number}}, the function of English "{{wt|-th}}". As number phrases are introduced with {{tp|nanpa}}, the use of the particle {{tp|pi}} |
As a [[particle]], {{tp|nanpa}} introduces and marks a number phrase as an {{w|Ordinal numeral|ordinal number}}, the function of English "{{wt|-th}}". As number phrases are introduced with {{tp|nanpa}}, the use of the particle {{tp|pi}} would change the meaning.<ref>{{tok|jan Juli}} (2021). "ordinals". [https://github.com/kilipan/nasin-toki {{tp|nasin toki pona}}]. ''GitHub''. Retrieved 23 October 2023.</ref> <!-- If we go by nasin toki pona, adding pi changes the meaning, but pre-pu/Pije sources say "pi nanpa wan", should this be mentioned? --> |
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Some speakers use {{tp|nanpa}} with non-number phrases. For example, the issues of {{tp|[[lipu tenpo]]}} are "numbered" with arbitrary [[content word]]s, such as {{tp|lipu tenpo nanpa akesi}}. |
Some speakers use {{tp|nanpa}} with non-number phrases. For example, the issues of {{tp|[[lipu tenpo]]}} are "numbered" with arbitrary [[content word]]s, such as {{tp|lipu tenpo nanpa akesi}}. Although arbitrary words are used that way far more rarely, using certain words is more common: |
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* {{tp|nanpa open}} - first |
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* {{tp|nanpa pini}} - last |
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This can describe a being that, of its kind, is <em>uniquely</em> distinguished by the phrase after {{tp|nanpa}}. It can also be used similarly to a {{w|superlative}}, such as {{tp|kiwen nanpa lili}} for "the smallest rock", equivalent to {{tp|kiwen pi lili nanpa wan}}. |
This can describe a being that, of its kind, is <em>uniquely</em> distinguished by the phrase after {{tp|nanpa}}. It can also be used similarly to a {{w|superlative}}, such as {{tp|kiwen nanpa lili}} for "the smallest rock", equivalent to {{tp|kiwen pi lili nanpa wan}}. It might imply a spectrum or an order in the mind of the speaker. |
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Revision as of 00:57, 15 November 2023
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| Pronunciation | /ˈnan |
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| Usage | 2023: Core (100% ↗︎ )2022: Core (99%) |
| Book and era | nimi pu |
| Part of speech | Semiparticle, content word |
| Codepoint | U+F193D |
nanpa is a core content word relating to numbers.
Etymology
The word nanpa is derived from Tok Pisin namba, itself from English number.[1]
Semantic space
The semantic space of nanpa includes numbers in general, rather than any specific number, such as wan or tu. It may also refer to calculations and, by extension, computer programs and coding.
ilo nanpa li ken nanpa e tenpoilo nanpa li ken nanpa e tenpo.[2]
The number tool can count time.
ale li nanpaale li nanpa.
Everything is a computer simulation.[3]
Ordinals
As a particle, nanpa introduces and marks a number phrase as an ordinal number, the function of English "-th". As number phrases are introduced with nanpa, the use of the particle pi would change the meaning.[4]
waso nanpa tu wan li kute e nimiwaso nanpa tu wan li kute e nimi.
The third bird heard a word.
Non-numeric ordinals
Some speakers use nanpa with non-number phrases. For example, the issues of lipu tenpo are "numbered" with arbitrary content words, such as lipu tenpo nanpa akesi. Although arbitrary words are used that way far more rarely, using certain words is more common:
- nanpa open - first
- nanpa pini - last
This can describe a being that, of its kind, is uniquely distinguished by the phrase after nanpa. It can also be used similarly to a superlative, such as kiwen nanpa lili for "the smallest rock", equivalent to kiwen pi lili nanpa wan. It might imply a spectrum or an order in the mind of the speaker.
pu
In the "Official Toki Pona Dictionary" section, the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good defines nanpa as:
PARTICLE -th (ordinal number)
NOUN numbers
ku
For Toki Pona Dictionary, respondents in ma pona pi toki pona translated these English words as nanpa:
number5, count4, score3, rating3, rank3, measurement3, ranking3, statistical3, quantity2, calculate2, grade2, percentage2, edition2, percent2, statistics2, version2
sitelen pona
The sitelen pona glyph for nanpa represents a number sign (#). It is upright and wider, taking on a square shape that more closely resembles the Viewdata square (⌗).
References
- ↑ "Word Origins". tokipona.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002.
- ↑ jan Sate. (14 January 2019). "ilo nanpa (Toki Pona Calculator, English CC)" (in Toki Pona). Sadale [@SadaleNet]. YouTube.
- ↑ jan Kekan San (6 February 2023). "ale li nanpa". In lipu tenpo nanpa tu.
- ↑ jan Juli (2021). "ordinals". nasin toki pona. GitHub. Retrieved 23 October 2023.