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'''{{tp|tenpo}}''' is {{a category}} [[content word]] relating to [[time]]. |
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The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|tenpo}} includes periods and moments of time, as well as occasions and situations. It is used as a [[headnoun]] in many common time phrases and for many holidays. |
The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|tenpo}} includes periods and moments of time, as well as occasions and situations. It is used as a [[headnoun]] in many common time phrases and for many holidays. |
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|mi lukin e ilo <mark>tenpo</mark>. |
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|I'm looking at the <mark>time</mark> tool (clock). |
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=={{tp|tenpo}} dropping== |
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{{tp|tenpo}} dropping is a [[style of speech]] that omits the word {{tp|tenpo}} from the [[head]] of certain time phrases. For example, the phrase {{tp|tenpo suno}} becomes simply {{tp|[[suno]]}}. |
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=={{tp|sitelen pona}}== |
=={{tp|sitelen pona}}== |
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The {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|tenpo}} ({{UCSUR char|{{codepoint|tenpo}}}}) represents an {{w|analog clock}}. It is typically drawn with one hand pointing up, and another pointing right; their relative lengths are unimportant and are usually drawn with the same length. |
The {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|tenpo}} ({{UCSUR char|{{codepoint|tenpo}}}}) represents an {{w|analog clock}}. It is typically drawn with one hand pointing up, and another pointing right; their relative lengths are unimportant and are usually drawn with the same length. |
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'''{{tp|ten}}''' is {{a category|ten}} proposed [[abbreviation]] of {{tp|tenpo}}. It can be written the same in the logographic writing systems. |
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Latest revision as of 22:03, 13 March 2024
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| Pronunciation | /ˈten |
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| Usage | 2023: Core (100% → )2022: Core (100%) |
| Book and era | nimi pu |
| Part of speech | Content word |
| Codepoint | U+F196B |
tenpo is a core content word relating to time.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The word tenpo is derived from Esperanto tempo, meaning "time", itself from the Romance languages, ultimately from Latin tempus.[1] It is cognate with English tempo, temporal, and tense.
Semantic space[edit | edit source]
The semantic space of tenpo includes periods and moments of time, as well as occasions and situations. It is used as a headnoun in many common time phrases and for many holidays.
mi lukin e ilo tenpomi lukin e ilo tenpo.
I'm looking at the time tool (clock).
pu[edit | edit source]
In the "Official Toki Pona Dictionary" section, the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good defines tenpo as:
NOUN time, duration, moment, occasion, period, situation
ku[edit | edit source]
For Toki Pona Dictionary, respondents in ma pona pi toki pona translated these English words as tenpo:[2]
time5, timing4, session4, occasion4, phase4, moment3, date3, circumstance3, hour3, appointment3, scenario3, event2, season2, period2, interval2, situation2, instance2
tenpo dropping[edit | edit source]
tenpo dropping is a style of speech that omits the word tenpo from the head of certain time phrases. For example, the phrase tenpo suno becomes simply suno.
sitelen pona[edit | edit source]
The sitelen pona glyph for tenpo () represents an analog clock. It is typically drawn with one hand pointing up, and another pointing right; their relative lengths are unimportant and are usually drawn with the same length.
sitelen sitelen[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Word Origins". tokipona.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002.
- ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362. p. 362.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- "tenpo" on lipu Linku
- "tenpo" on lipu Wikipesija
- "tenpo" on English Wiktionary