lipu Linku · usawi

Meaning

Common Definition

magic, sorcery; enchant; magical, supernatural, occult, incomprehensible

ku definitions

magic½

Usage

sitelen pona

UCSUR Codepoint

U+F19B7

More Info

Commentary

Originally, usawi also included "technology so complex it's impossible to tell apart from magic" in its meaning, but this meaning has been deprecated by the creator.

Origin

uchawi: Swahili, witchcraft, sorcery
Created by: jan Tumu
Coined in: 2019, post-pu

Usage Data

Category: obscure
Usage: 18%
Book: ku lili
See Also:
- wawa
- nasa
- ken

Usage Trend

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