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Datapoint Kikongo-Kituba/'Hear' and 'smell'

The basic meaning of wa is 'perceive'.

Example 58-139:: Mono kele wa mpasi.
Mono
1sg
kele
be
wa
perceive
mpasi.
pain
I am in pain.
Example 58-140:: Mono kele wa nzala.
Mono
1sg
kele
be
wa
perceive
nzala.
hunger
I am hungry.
Example 58-141:: Mono mene wa makelele.
Mono
1sg
mene
prf
wa
perceive
makelele.
noise
I have heard noise.
Example 58-159:: Mono mene wa nsudi
Mono
1sg
mene
prf
wa
perceive
nsudi
smell
I have smelt (sth.)