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 The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|uta}} includes any and all parts of the mouth, {{w|oral cavity}} and jaw, such as the lips, teeth, tongue, and throat. As a [[transitive verb]], it may refer to the act of interacting with something using the mouth, such as placing one's mouth, kissing, licking, biting, or chewing.
+{{Example
-It may be used to indicate verbal communication ({{tp|toki uta}}), instead of written ({{tp|toki sitelen}}) or signed ({{tp|toki luka}}) types.
+|jan pi pona sijelo li toki e ni: "o open e <mark>uta</mark> sina".
+|The doctor said: "Open your <mark>mouth</mark>"!
+|jan pi (pona sijelo) li toki e ni2 &#x3000; te o open e <mark>uta </mark>sina to
+}}
+It may be used to indicate verbal communication ({{tp|toki uta}}), as opposed to written ({{tp|toki sitelen}}) or signed ({{tp|toki luka}}) modes of communication. Metaphorically, it may refer to any opening, such as of a hole.
 ==={{tp|pu}}===