OUTOFPAPUA database: Lexicons of the West Papuan language area

Entry record from Schapper (2020): Wersing Peitoko

taing[ˈtajŋ]

(1) vi. fall from on high (of inanimates).jatuh dari atas (misalnya, benda mati).

Mei poko gemlaung taing.The girl's earring fell to the ground., Anting perempuan menjantuh.

Pis ba taingte ol pok deing lepramu.When the mangoes fall to the ground, the children steal them., Kalau mangga jatuh, anak-anak merampas.

(2) vi. set; appear to move towards and below the earth's horizon (of the sun or moon).turun.

Wdi taing.The sun sets., Matahari turun.