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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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