e-tew

English: Translation

To cut off, sever, or amputate.

English: Definition

A near synonym of **taras**, probably borrowed historically from cognate Philippine forms related to *putol*.

Part of Speech

verb

Notes

Semantic Note

Unlike inherited taras, e-tew appears to represent a later lexical borrowing occupying essentially the same semantic domain.

Semantic Disambiguation of the Boie’nen Cutting and Tactile Lexicon

Cutting, Breaking, Splitting and Tearing

Lexeme	Prototype Action	Characteristic Result	Typical Patient
taras	sever completely across	complete separation or amputation	limbs, poles, long objects
e-tew	sever completely	complete separation	general; near synonym of taras
teptep	trim projecting or pointed extremities	reduced function; prepared object	wings, fins, shell tips, figurative limbs
tapas	lop or prune	branch removed	woody branches, limbs
tabtab	dismantle by cutting bindings and joints	structure taken apart	houses, frameworks, lashings
takras	shave or slice off a thin sliver	repeated thin shavings	coconut inflorescence, banana trunk, soft plant tissue
ti-as	split by repeated chopping	heavy wood divided	logs, firewood
ti’xak	split lengthwise along the grain	strips or slats produced	bamboo, canes, fibrous stems
gimpol	break off a protruding appendage	appendage detached	handles, horns, knobs, mushrooms
bari’	break under bending or compression	fracture; may remain attached	branches, bones, sticks
poknit	pick or tear off a small piece	small portion removed	thick or bulky objects
paknit	tear from a thin sheet	sheet partly torn	paper, cloth, leaves, plastic
raknit	rip violently	extensive tearing	cloth, paper, flexible sheets