Tok Pisin/Verbs
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Verbs in Tok Pisin edit
There 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 edit
Intransitive verbs edit
Some very common verbs of difficult use edit
Most 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 edit
Verbs can be nominalized. Examples: