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'''{{tp|unpa}}''' is a [[content word]] |
'''{{tp|unpa}}''' is a [[content word]] relating to {{w|sexual intercourse}} and {{w|sexual reproduction}}. It can be used as a [[transitive verb]] to mean "to have sex with". |
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==Etymology== |
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The word {{tp|unpa}} is derived from an {{w|onomatopeia}}.{{citation needed}} |
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==Semantic space== |
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The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|unpa}} includes {{w|sexual intercouse}} or any intimate activity, such as kissing and cuddling;<ref name="pjnata2023"/> {{w|sexual reproduction}}, including non-animal reproduction, such as {{w|pollination}};<ref name="koko2023"/> and for a minority of speakers, {{w|asexual reproduction}}, such as {{w|mitosis}}.<ref name="pjnata2023"/> |
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==Examples== |
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{{Example|sina wile ala wile unpa e mi?|Do you want to have sex with me?}} |
{{Example|sina wile ala wile unpa e mi?|Do you want to have sex with me?}} |
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{{Example|unpa li pona ala tawa mi.|I don't like sex.}} |
{{Example|unpa li pona ala tawa mi.|I don't like sex.}} |
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The [[Toki Pona Dictionary (pu)|dictionary]] in {{pu}} defines {{tp|unpa}} as "to have sexual or marital relations with". The phrasing of this definition has led some people to believe that {{tp|unpa}} has to do with marriage. However, this is not the case. To "{{wt|have marital relations}}" is a euphemism for having sex (usually specifically with a marital partner). The word {{tp|unpa}} generally has to do with sexual intercourse only. |
The [[Toki Pona Dictionary (pu)|dictionary]] in {{pu}} defines {{tp|unpa}} as "to have sexual or marital relations with". The phrasing of this definition has led some people to believe that {{tp|unpa}} has to do with marriage. However, this is not the case. To "{{wt|have marital relations}}" is a euphemism for having sex (usually specifically with a marital partner). The word {{tp|unpa}} generally has to do with sexual intercourse only. |
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==References== |
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The {{tp|[[sitelen sitelen]]}} glyph for {{tp|unpa}} is a mirror image of one of the {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyphs for {{tp|[[taki]]}}, an unrelated rare {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}}. |
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<ref name="koko2023">{{tok|jan Koko}} (27 September 2023). [https://discord.com/channels/301377942062366741/828474497865744444/1156402780320301098 Informal poll posted on the <code>#{{tok|sona-kulupu}}</code> channel in the {{tp|ma pona pi toki pona}} Discord server]. [https://discord.com/channels/301377942062366741/828474497865744444/1156403037104001154 Follow-up]. ''Discord''. "[Do you agree that] pollination is unpa". Data retrieved 11 October 2023, excluding automatic answers. |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;" |
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! Votes |
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! Yes |
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| 80 |
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! No |
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| 16 |
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! I don't know |
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| 15 |
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! Other answer |
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| 2 |
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<ref name="pjnata2023">{{tok|palisa jelo Nata}} (27 September 2023). [https://discord.com/channels/301377942062366741/828474497865744444/1156459104861163540 Informal poll posted on the <code>#{{tok|sona-kulupu}}</code> channel in the {{tp|ma pona pi toki pona}} Discord server]. ''Discord''. "{{tok|nimi ''unpa'' la}} do you think of the creation of an organism {{tok|sin}}, the exchange of genetics/traits, or the intimacy as most relevant? […] [Multiple answers are allowed]". Data retrieved 11 October 2023, excluding automatic answers. |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;" |
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! Option |
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! Votes |
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! Option one is most important |
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| 6 |
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! Option two is most important |
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| 4 |
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! Option three is most important |
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| 66 |
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! None of the above are most important |
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| 19 |
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! Something else is more important |
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Revision as of 03:32, 11 October 2023
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| Pronunciation | /ˈun |
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| Usage | 2023: Core (98% ↗︎ )2022: Core (97%) |
| Book and era | nimi pu |
| Part of speech | Content word |
| Codepoint | U+F196F |
unpa is a content word relating to sexual intercourse and sexual reproduction. It can be used as a transitive verb to mean "to have sex with".
Etymology
The word unpa is derived from an onomatopeia.[citation needed]
Semantic space
The semantic space of unpa includes sexual intercouse or any intimate activity, such as kissing and cuddling;[1] sexual reproduction, including non-animal reproduction, such as pollination;[2] and for a minority of speakers, asexual reproduction, such as mitosis.[1]
sina wile ala wile unpa e mi?sina wile ala wile unpa e mi?
Do you want to have sex with me?
unpa li pona ala tawa miunpa li pona ala tawa mi.
I don't like sex.
tenpo unpa la soweli mije li utalatenpo unpa la soweli mije li utala.
In the breeding season, the male animals fight.
Confusion
The dictionary in pu defines unpa as "to have sexual or marital relations with". The phrasing of this definition has led some people to believe that unpa has to do with marriage. However, this is not the case. To "have marital relations" is a euphemism for having sex (usually specifically with a marital partner). The word unpa generally has to do with sexual intercourse only.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 palisa jelo Nata (27 September 2023). Informal poll posted on the
#sona-kulupuchannel in the ma pona pi toki pona Discord server. Discord. "nimi unpa la do you think of the creation of an organism sin, the exchange of genetics/traits, or the intimacy as most relevant? […] [Multiple answers are allowed]". Data retrieved 11 October 2023, excluding automatic answers.Option Votes Option one is most important 6 Option two is most important 4 Option three is most important 66 None of the above are most important 19 Something else is more important 2 - ↑ jan Koko (27 September 2023). Informal poll posted on the
#sona-kulupuchannel in the ma pona pi toki pona Discord server. Follow-up. Discord. "[Do you agree that] pollination is unpa". Data retrieved 11 October 2023, excluding automatic answers.Option Votes Yes 80 No 16 I don't know 15 Other answer 2