tila’tila’

Sense 1
English: Translation
Shoe tongue: a flexible piece of material under the laces of a shoe.
Sense 2
English: Translation
Other flap-like parts: such as rubber check valves in manual water pumps.
Notes

Etymology: Adapted from *dila’*, the Boie’nen word for "tongue", likely due to the resemblance in shape or function.

Possible senses of "tila’tila’" could include:

1. *Flap-like structures*: general term for parts that resemble a tongue or flap in shape or function.
2. *Flexible or movable parts*: emphasis on the flexibility or movement of the part, like a tongue or flap.
3. *Covering or sealing parts*: specific to parts like rubber check valves, which control flow or seal openings.

The term's adaptation from "dila’" (tongue) suggests a creative extension of meaning to describe various flap-like structures in different contexts.