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Last updated: Dec. 17, 2025

Definition

English examples

  • So think about it, friends. We really should obey God.

Kovol examples

  • Puluse wog o welemind emi.
    Puluse (people) they killed them, so think about it."
  • hamind. “yogondogond emi” emind.
    "they said. “They are killing us, think about it” they said."
  • "Pinot agabi wig" emind. "Pinot agabi wig emi" emind .
    ""It is not a big heavy" they said. "It is not a big hevi emi" they said."

Kovol description

emi means "Think about it". A head proposition is followed by emi to draw attention and invite reflection.

Degree of confidence

Low

Philip found examples in 1 text and concluded it meant "Think about it". Steve has seen it used, but didn't know what it meant. We should try elicit more examples of it.