OUTOFPAPUA database: Lexicons of the West Papuan language area

Entry record from Roesler (2011): Central Asmat

camum

Variants: camumat

•  v. adopt (temporarily); take care of.

E jiwi acamumatef.He adopted the child.

Encyclopedic info: To adopt temporarily. as when someone cuts the cord. Less permanent than batewet . Involves adoption process for adults too.

Reference: 7.1293; 8.1018