aukana

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Example from Scripture

GEN 50:2

Bena Iosef ese ena hesiai taudia haida, muramura ḡaukaradia mai dibadia taudia, e haduadia, tamana tau-anina bae haḡoevaia, muramura mai bonadia amo bae dahua, bona dabua aukana bae kumilaia. Bena unu e kara toma.

English Translation

Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm his father; and the physicians embalmed Israel.

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Adjective with meanings related to strength/quality. "dabua aukana" (37×) = fine linen / quality cloth. "gabu aukana" (9×) = stronghold / fortified place. "taravatu aukana" = strict/solemn command. "hesiai aukana" = hard service. Core meaning seems to be strength/firmness applied to different contexts.

native speaker•1/22/2026

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