Entry record from Reesink (2002a): Mansim
paru
• Q-word. how many(eng).berapa(ind).
Nanu ntemi watu paru?How many bananas have you sold?(eng), Kau jual berapa pisang?(ind)
Amei, munggwem mbun paru?Mother, how many children do you have?(eng), Mama, kau punya anak berapa?(ind)
Note: Hatam comparisons: pig
Note: Numfor comparisons: beso
See also: paparow ‘when’