[Lexicog] Another lexical gap

[Dr. Hayim Y. Sheynin]

In Hebrew there is a parallel term to 'consuegros' -- mehuttanim
(co-parents-in-law).

I hope it helps,
Dr. Hayim Y. Sheynin


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Farr
Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 7:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [Lexicog] Another lexical gap

Consuegros  'co-parents-in-law' had a counterpart in the two Binandere
language family languages (Papua New Guinea) that we have studied in
depth.


        In Korafe-Yegha: simbogho (gh=voiced velar fricative)
        In Tafota Baruga: siba

I as a co-parent-in-law talk about my son's parents-in-law as simbogho
or
siba. This is mostly a referential term. But it can be used as an
address
term.

Cindi Farr





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