ipivatvatek

Yami

Etymology

From the root vatek (to carve). Literally, “tools often used for carving (writing)” (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

ipivatvatek

1. pen

   mamood ko pa jimo so ipivatvatek an?

   Can I borrow a pen from you?

References

• 達悟語：語料、參考語法、及詞彙