tambiwů (02_Asaxi Verbs_ů (List))
tambiwů
Transitivity / Valency
Transitive
Lexical Aspect
Activity: Behavior.
Grammatical Note
Derived from tambi (Equals) + -w- (Semblance) + -ů.
Semantic Field
Smntc_Field Behaviour / Deception
Pronunciation
IPA: /t̪ambiwuu̯/
Translations
- English: to imitate, to mimic, to copy, to emulate
- Polish: naśladować, imitować
Usage Note
- Logic: “To act as an equal” or “To behave identically to.”
- Contrast: tambinů (To agree/match - Functional) vs tambiwů (To mimic - Behavioral).
Example sentence
To wo no tambiwů. I am imitating you.
Etymology
“To perform semblance of equality.”