Nupela askim

[BURTON John]

Singautim ol Wabag (Felix em yu ya)!
 
What does 'auwi' mean in your area?
 
Singautim ol Mendi!
 
What does 'aki' (sister?) mean in your area?
 
Singautim ol Simbu!
 
What does 'angara' ('brother') mean in your area?
 
Singautim husat husat - what does 'apu' mean to you (carry a child)?
 
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Basically, (i) which languages do these words come from, (ii) how do you use
them at home, (iii) how do people use them in Tok Pisin?
 
John Burton
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