teba’¹

teba‘ v. : banana-bunch harvesting

This definition highlights the precise meaning of teba’, which is distinct from other harvesting actions in Boie’nen, such as:

- Goro’ (fruits in general)\

• Getes (leafy vegetables)\
• Tipo’ (coconut)

- Polot (rice)\

• Kali (root crops)

The specificity of these verb roots suggests a nuanced understanding of agricultural practices and plant interactions in the Boie’nen language

teba’ n. : a traditional Boie’nen fermented drink made from the sap of coconut trees. It's often collected from the flower stalks, fermented naturally, and consumed fresh or aged. It has a slightly sour taste and is a popular beverage all over the Philippines. banana-bunch harvesting

toba n. : a type of small tree

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