ompiy

Abau

FWOTD – 9 March 2015

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ɔmbɪ]

Noun

ompiy class ? gender m

1. grass used to make skirts

Usage notes

• If referring to individual strands of grass: Class 5.
• If referring to bundles of grass prepared for skirt-making: Class 9 or Class 11, depending on whether the bundles are considered stored or prepared for immediate use.

References

• Arjen Lock (2007), Phonology Essentials: Abau Language (in Abau), SIL International