Boie'nen (Old Buhi Language)

pa’dek

English: Translation

Describes a reflexive action of gagging or choking, often triggered by the ingestion of dry, powdery, or irritating substances that cause discomfort. This reaction is marked by coughing or involuntary attempts to expel the dry or solid substance.

Morphology

napa’dekan, napapa’dekan, mapa’dekan

Notes

see: talaiskan

Morphology:

• Napadekan (past tense: experienced the reflexive action)
• Napapa'dekan (ongoing or repeated aspect: experiencing or repeatedly undergoing the reflexive action)
• Mapa'dekan (potential or future tense: likely to experience the reflexive action)