Tok Pisin/Verbs
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Verbs in Tok Pisin
editThere are basically two types of verbs in Tok Pisin: transitive and intransitive.
- In general, transitive verbs end in -im. Example: kisim (sampela samting), take, receive smth. They are exceptions.
- In general, intransitive verbs do not end in -im. Example: slip (long nait), sleep (at night)
Transitive verbs
editIntransitive verbs
editSome very common verbs of difficult use
editMost verbs are easy to use for English speakers, but some of them may be puzzling because of their unexpected meaning or use.
Here are some of them:
Nominalized verbs
editVerbs can be nominalized. Examples: