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'''{{tp|sitelen}}''' is {{a category}} [[content word]] relating to visual depictions.<ref>{{cite lipamanka}}</ref> |
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The inner dots are sometimes arranged diagonally, vertically, or noncollinearly (in a triangular configuration). |
The inner dots are sometimes arranged diagonally, vertically, or noncollinearly (in a triangular configuration). Rarely, fewer dots are used. This is often limited to two dots. A one-dotted {{tp|sitelen}}, as in the {{tp|[[sitelen pona pona]]}} [[writing system]], is generally found too different to be recognizable in {{tp|sitelen pona}}. |
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Rarely, fewer dots are used. This is often limited to two dots. A one-dotted {{tp|sitelen}}, as in the {{tp|[[sitelen pona pona]]}} [[writing system]], is generally found too different to be recognizable in {{tp|sitelen pona}}. |
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Several fonts combine these strategies. For example, the pixel-based fonts {{tp|[[insa pi supa lape]]}}, {{tp|[[linja leko]]}}, and {{tp|[[sitelen pona kiwen]]}} use two vertical dots. The thick-line font {{tp|linja Kita}} uses two diagonal dots. |
Several fonts combine these strategies. For example, the pixel-based fonts {{tp|[[insa pi supa lape]]}}, {{tp|[[linja leko]]}}, and {{tp|[[sitelen pona kiwen]]}} use two vertical dots. The thick-line font {{tp|linja Kita}} uses two diagonal dots. |
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An alternative strategy is to remove the outer box. |
An alternative strategy is to remove the outer box. It is more recognizable when {{tp|sitelen}} is the [[modifier]] in a [[merged glyph]], such as the logo for {{tp|[[telo sitelen]]}} ({{sp|telo-sitelen}}). The 7-pixel-wide fonts [[Sevenish]] and "{{tok|sitelen pona}} PMD sky font" use a similar design where the horizontal strokes become bracket-shaped. This leaves a pixel of negative space around the ellipsis, while still implying vertical strokes through the {{w|Gestalt psychology|gestalt}} law of closure. |
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For the {{tt|[[tuki tiki]]}} word {{tt|titi}}, which is derived from Toki Pona {{tp|sitelen}}, its {{tt|[[titi pula]]}} glyph ({{sps|󱱠}}) removes only the vertical strokes. This glyph could potentially be recognized as the word {{tp|sitelen}} in {{tp|sitelen pona}}, though there is a chance it could be read as a merged glyph for {{tp|[[sama]] sitelen}}. |
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The 7-pixel-wide fonts [[Sevenish]] and "{{tok|sitelen pona}} PMD sky font" use a similar design where the horizontal strokes become bracket-shaped. This leaves a pixel of negative space around the ellipsis, while still implying vertical strokes through the {{w|Gestalt psychology|gestalt}} law of closure. |
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Revision as of 14:59, 27 June 2024
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| Pronunciation | /ˈsi |
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| Usage | 2023: Core (100% → )2022: Core (100%) |
| Book and era | nimi pu |
| Part of speech | Content word |
| Codepoint | U+F1960 |
sitelen is a core content word relating to visual depictions.[1]
Etymology
The word sitelen is derived from Dutch schilderen, meaning "to paint".[2]
Semantic space
The semantic space of sitelen includes visual depictions, such as pictures, illustrations, symbols, and writing. It is a common description or headnoun of writing systems.
As a transitive verb, it refers to creating a depiction, focusing to the aspect of creation instead of communication.[3]
pu
In the "Official Toki Pona Dictionary" section, the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good defines sitelen as:
NOUN image, picture, representation, symbol, mark, writing
ku
For Toki Pona Dictionary, respondents in ma pona pi toki pona translated these English words as sitelen:[4]
picture5, image5, graphic5, symbol5, drawing5, illustration5, photo5, write4, painting4, illustrate4, writing4, written4, depict4, draw4, photograph4, portrait3, icon3, representation3, mark3, portray3, record2, render2, text2, note2, sign2, pattern2, graph2, poster2, compose2, letter (of alphabet)2
sitelen pona
The sitelen pona glyph for sitelen () is derived from the closed box radical (lipu) with three dots inside for a horizontal ellipsis.
Despite the box shape already containing a symbol, modifier glyphs are often scaled inside sitelen alongside the ellipsis. It is inconsistent whether the ellipsis is moved above or below the modifier glyph.
Variants
In situations with less room for fine detail, the glyph for sitelen has been rearranged or simplified in various ways. These variations range in legibility, and tend to only be used when needed.
Dot alterations
The inner dots are sometimes arranged diagonally, vertically, or noncollinearly (in a triangular configuration). Rarely, fewer dots are used. This is often limited to two dots. A one-dotted sitelen, as in the sitelen pona pona writing system, is generally found too different to be recognizable in sitelen pona.
Several fonts combine these strategies. For example, the pixel-based fonts insa pi supa lape, linja leko, and sitelen pona kiwen use two vertical dots. The thick-line font linja Kita uses two diagonal dots.
Box alterations
An alternative strategy is to remove the outer box. It is more recognizable when sitelen is the modifier in a merged glyph, such as the logo for telo sitelen (telo-sitelen). The 7-pixel-wide fonts Sevenish and "sitelen pona PMD sky font" use a similar design where the horizontal strokes become bracket-shaped. This leaves a pixel of negative space around the ellipsis, while still implying vertical strokes through the gestalt law of closure.
sitelen sitelen
References
- ↑ lipamanka. "toki pona dictionary". lipamanka.gay.
- ↑ "Word Origins". tokipona.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002.
- ↑ jan Juwan [@juwan.]. (9 November 2023). [Message posted in the
#sona-kulupuchannel in the ma pona pi toki pona Discord server]. Discord. Retrieved 11 November 2023. "when using sitelen as meaning 'to write' as in 'mi sitelen e lipu', which aspect is more important".Which of the following aspects is more relevant to the semantic space of sitelen? Option Votes Drawings symbols itself 93 Communicating through writing 5 Other 3 - ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362. p. 343.
Further reading
- "sitelen" on lipu Linku
- "sitelen" on lipu Wikipesija
- "sitelen" on English Wiktionary