Apatani Dictionary

n. multipurpose basket made of bamboo or cane which is carried with the help of a strap held on the forehead. Yagii giiye/giihe. One *yagii basket. Sarse nyimi emo nyimi yagii ho alii adinsiito. Put the millet and the rice together in the basket! yagii kanii n. person who examines the quality of the contents of *yagii baskets that are presented as gifts during the marriage ceremony (*mida), and as such is entitled to receive gifts from the groom’s family. eli yagii n. basket containing some newly reaped rice, maize, two ginger plants, two eggs, a gourd filled with beer and

vi. to break out, as of fire. Short circuit hokii yamu yagene. Fire broke out due to a short circuit. Var: lyage.

vi. to be reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay; to be or get ruined.

n. container made of plaited bamboo or cane splits for storing precious articles (clothes, jewelry, etc.).

See: tasin yachu.

See: nyachu.

1. name Apatani(s) (as person or people). 2. adj. Apatani. 3. n. Apatani (as a language). Ngo Tanii pa ludu. I speak in Apatani. Tanii miyu n. Apatani (person). Mo Tanii miyu ha? Is he/she an Apatani? Tanii agun n. Apatani language.

n. (Bot.) variety of edible bamboo or bamboo-like species. Encyl: plays a prominent role in Apatani mythology and rituals. A piece of tajer is also worn in hair by the priest (*nyibu) while performing a *murun. tajer yaso n. rope made out of *tajer plant, usually used for binding purposes in roof-making or during rituals.

vt. to ask or inquire repeatedly.

vt. to hear the truth or reality; to believe or trust what one hears. A: No kachinma po? Mo Tubin nyan. B: Tubin iin? Ngo tajema ka ah. Mopa iche heter kama. A: Do you recognize him? He’s Tubin. B: Is he? I don’t believe! He doesn’t even look like him.