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Verbs in Tok Pisin
There are basically two types of verbs in Tok Pisin: transitive and intransitive.
- In general, transitive verbs end in -im. Example: kisim (sampela samting), take, receive smth. They are exceptions.
- In general, intransitive verbs do not end in -im. Example: slip (long nait), sleep (at night)
Transitive verbs
more about transitive verbs
Intransitive verbs
more about intransitive verbs
Some very common verbs of difficult use
Most verbs are easy to use for English speakers, but some of them may be puzzling because of their unexpected meaning or use.
Here are some of them:
- ken
- kolim
- save
- stap
- traim, traiim
Nominalized verbs
Verbs can be nominalized. Examples:
- traim > 1. to try (smth); 2. a try, an ordeal
- askim > 1. to ask (smth); 2. a question.
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