taon
English: Translation
jump down; leap off; dive
English: Definition
To propel oneself from an elevated position so as to leave the supporting surface and move outward and downward, as when jumping from a bank, ledge, platform, tree, or other height, including jumping or diving into water
Part of Speech
verb
Semantic Domain
Physical Actions
Notes
This is not the general verb “jump.” Its distinguishing feature is the higher point of departure.
Semantic Domain: Physical actions; Motion
Notes: Contrast:
- ondok — jump or leap upward, commonly toward something.
- iktin — sudden reactive leap, especially from startle.
- taon — leap from a higher position, normally outward/downward.
- ta-on — “year”; distinguished by the bantere’.
Related entries: ta-on; ondok; iktin
English jump obscures the lexical geometry. Taon profiles the source elevation: the actor launches from above. In a water context, dive/jump into the water may be the best English translation, but water itself is not necessarily the semantic core.
| Boie’nen | Most specific semantic feature | Best compact English |
| taon | leaves an elevated source, outward/downward | jump off; leap down; dive |
| ondok | deliberate upward propulsion | jump; leap upward |
| iktin | sudden reactive/startle propulsion | start; jump back; spring |
| olaptik | animate body bursts vigorously into motion | spring into action; rear; bolt |
| ontot | contact/support followed by rebound | bounce; rebound |
| pitik | elastic deformation releases | snap back; spring back |
| gobtik | triggered stored energy releases | spring shut; launch |