pona
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| Pronunciation | /ˈpo |
|---|---|
| Usage | 2023: Core (100% → )2022: Core (100%) |
| Book and era | nimi pu |
| Part of speech | Content word |
| Codepoint | U+F1954 |
pona is a core content word relating to positive qualities.
Etymology
The word pona is derived from Esperanto bona, meaning "good", itself from Romance languages, ultimately from Latin bonus.[1]
Semantic space
The semantic space of pona includes positive qualities.
pu
In the "Official Toki Pona Dictionary" section, the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good defines pona as:
ADJECTIVE good, positive, useful; friendly, peaceful; simple
sitelen pona
The sitelen pona glyph for pona represents a smiling face.
References
- ↑ "Word Origins". tokipona.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002.