OUTOFPAPUA database: Lexicons of the West Papuan language area

Entry record from Pinto (2004): Makalero

Page number: 27

batibapi'r

•  to repeat a word but for instance this word is still hidden/secret and not (supposed to be) revealed yet; but a friend has already said it; so (we) reprimand (them) saying like this; you xxx; but someone's business is still hidden/secret.

Literally: bati 'to separate'; xxx

Note: CHECK bapi'r; laki