Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Lexember 5th: konta "resin; incense"


Today's word is konta resin, sap, but also incense. It is related to the verb konno flow, seep, ooze.

Konta në ol li raumirë.
kont-a në ol li raum-irë
sap-SG TOP hand ABL stick-IPFV
The sap is sticking to my hand.

Ën konta në muëmin annas si relo.
this incense TOP sweet aroma ACC bear
This incense has a sweet smell.

I might ultimately derive perfume, cologne from this, too. Haven't yet decided.
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