OUTOFPAPUA database: Lexicons of the West Papuan language area

•  adv. moment.sebentar.

Mwam e mngkrei si.Let’s rest a little., Kita duduk dulu, sebentar lagi.

Mngkrei ngkar Urmap.In a while we go to Maripi., Sebentar kita pergi ke Maripi.

Danu dumwor syenu mngkrei dpayi sye den.When I’m angry with them, then I’ll shoot them., Kalau saya marah dengan mereka lalu saya panah mereka.

Note: Numfor comparisons: kuro

Note: Sougb comparisons: mougrei ‘little’