the poetry of "big"

[asakiyume]

My Tikuna teacher was explaining to me about the different words for big, and it was so poetic. She said:

There are three words for big:

tauchiii
for slippers and shoes
sandals, bags, caps, and t-shirts

taama
for hugs, kisses, smiles, and greetings, my friend

and tapuneechii

friend, this word is used

for very

big

trees

(my translation of her texts, with minimal liberties taken)

Comments

[zdenka]

How wonderful to have so many different kinds!! I'm no longer living in hummingbird territory, and I miss them . . .