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aka

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aka

pref. before names of special canoes, maneaba, etc. Akamatang, Aka-Tamoa, Aka-Tarawa.

aka1

suf. to certain words to show precipitation.
see taka.

aka2

intj. showing surprise.

aka3

see n.a. akaka, aka ni man.

aaka4

n. te aka.
a. e aka: oily.
ex.
  • ranin aka: oily or soapy water.
  • boi aaka: smelling oil.
  • Nei Aka: oily pool.
  • manenaaka: oily, soapy.
  • maninaaka: oily skin.

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