motr̄ig

Hiw

Etymology

From Proto-Torres-Banks *maturuʀ-i, derived from Proto-Oceanic *maturuʀ (“sleep”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɔtᶢʟiɣ/

Verb

motr̄ig (plural verb)

  1. (with plural subject) to sleep

Usage notes

  • Contrasts with non-plural verb mitir̄, used with a singular or dual subject.

References

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