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Raining constructions
Noka is a rather specific verb. I don't think it is attested in any other construction.
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Rain rains
Example 58-86:
Mvula ke noka.
Mvula
rain
ke
be/
prog
noka.
drip.down
It's raining.
Example 58-87:
Ntangu ke makasi.
Ntangu
sun
ke
is
makasi.
strong
It's hot.
Example 58-88:
Mono ke wa madidi.
Mono
me
ke
be/
prog
wa
feel
madidi.
cold
I feel cold. OR: It's cold
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Kikongo-Kituba
by
Salikoko S. Mufwene
cite
Language:
Kikongo-Kituba
Feature:
Raining constructions
Source:
Own knowledge
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