When we find words that are candidates for inclusion in the Central Sinama Dictionary we will list them here for review by the Kauman Sama Online community.
If you recognize a word listed below please leave us a comment that states:
- Which dialect of Central Sinama you speak (Sama Dilaut, Laminusa, Sibaud, Manubal, Musu’, Sama Silumpak, Sama Tabawan, Sama Bintaulan)
- Where you currently live
- A definition of the word in English, Tagalog, or Melayu
- 1 or 2 example sentences in Sinama that use the missing word.
Likewise if there is a word listed here that you suspect is from a different Sinama language or regional language (Tausug, Melayu, Tagalog), please leave your comment in the comments section as well.
Once a word is well established as a Central Sinama word and we can create a clear English definition or gloss for the word, we will pass it on to the linguists behind SIL Philippines Central Sinama Dictionary for inclusion into the dictionary.
If a word cannot be established as a Central Sinama word, we will respond with our reasoning for why it was not included.
Current Words for Review:
(none so far)
Words accepted into the Dictionary
(none so far)