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Seems to refer to a certain means to some end. ''Usdan'' is the means of ''food'', ''Branvan'' is the means of ''transportation'', etc. | Seems to refer to a certain means to some end. ''Usdan'' is the means of ''food'', ''Branvan'' is the means of ''transportation'', etc. | ||
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Revision as of 07:07, 18 October 2004
Verb + it
Examples
- "Why don't we Tiki/Dominoes/Usdan/Sherman it." Refers to where food is to be acquired.
- "I think I'll walk/drive/Branvan/Shuttle-bus it." Refers to mode of transportation to be used.
Comments, Hypotheses
Seems to refer to a certain means to some end. Usdan is the means of food, Branvan is the means of transportation, etc.
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