Dictionary Entries explained

 

Finongan entries consist of a headword followed by the abbreviation for the part of speech. Then the definition is given in English and sometimes also in Tok Pisin. An illustrative sentence or phrase in the language is given, followed by an English translation.

adeng ADV like this; same way olsem Manbingam a bonga adeng metak. This is how the story ends. 

 

If a word has more than one meaning in English, the definitions will be numbered. The abbreviation for the part of speech is listed first.

afa1 N 1. grandfather tumbuna man  2. ancestor tumbuna Afanin te ben nanak telen tot naimihong tagung asinin adeng. This is how the ancestors first gave yams to the children.  3. grandson bubu man

 

The headword serves as a link to related words.