wanpela

Tok Pisin

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Etymology

From wan +‎ -pela.

Adjective

wanpela

1. one
2. Used as the indefinite article.
   • 1989, Buk Baibel long Tok Pisin, Port Moresby: Bible Society of Papua New Guinea, Jenesis 2:8:

     Orait God, Bikpela i wokim wanpela gaden i stap long Iden, long hap bilong sankamap. Na long dispela gaden God i putim dispela man em i bin wokim.

     →New International Version translation

Usage notes

Used when modifying nouns; see also wan.