True Motu Dictionary

💬 Plural form of "maraḡi" (small). Modifies plural nouns: "hanua maraḡidia" (small towns/villages, 71×), "hatai-hatai ḡaudia maraḡidia" (small stringed instruments/harps), "natudia maraḡidia" (their little children, 8×). Often paired with "badadia" (large ones) for contrast: "badadia bona maraḡidia" (large and small). Can refer to children: "natumui maraḡidia" (your little ones). Shows Motu plural marking pattern where "-dia" suffix indicates plural adjective agreeing with plural noun.