OUTOFPAPUA database: Lexicons of the West Papuan language area

Entry record from Voorhoeve (nd c): Asmat Flamingo Bay

ken

amas ken

•  the implements used for processing sago: axes; digging sticks; sago pounders; small troughs; strainers; ready to be used; ready for action(eng).

mi mis ken in a-op-er inhe sat with the lime-thrower at the ready(eng)

me-pe ken araw unshe was ready to give birth(eng)