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Naming words are generally equivalent to proper names. They begin with a classifying prefix indicating various classes of people and things, then followed by a trisyllabic clause-word. | Naming words are generally equivalent to proper names. They begin with a classifying prefix indicating various classes of people and things, then followed by a trisyllabic clause-word. | ||
For example, the name ''Tuakuumoxu'' consists of the prefix ''Tua-'', indicating a Tahu in active duty, followed by the trisyllabic clause | For example, the name ''Tuakuumoxu'' consists of the prefix ''Tua-'', indicating a Tahu in active duty, followed by the trisyllabic word-clause ''kuumoxu'', meaning "the monkey plays" ('''k_m_x_''' "the monkey" + '''uu_o_u''' "play"). | ||
Prefixes may change over time. When ''Tuakuumoxu'' retires from active duty and enters administration, his name will be prefixed with ''Xua-'', indicating a Tahu in an administrative role. | Prefixes may change over time. When ''Tuakuumoxu'' retires from active duty and enters administration, his name will be prefixed with ''Xua-'', indicating a Tahu in an administrative role. | ||