Common Lexeme

kepe

Keywords: conflict

Pronunciation (IPA): ke.be 
Part of Speech: term verb noun 
Class: noxaj 
Forms: kepe, kepes, kepekija 
Glosses: oppose, opposite, other, opponent, across 

Description:

The term 'kepe' refers to opposition or being in opposition to something - unlike 'uxep', which refers to enemies and contains emotional freighting, kepe is emotionally neutral and appropriate for sports and games.

Verb:

As a verb, 'kepe' means to oppose or be against something. It is a noxaj word of desire, with an absolutive person opposed and a dative person or thing opposed to.

Noun:

As a noun, 'kepe' means opposition in general. The derived form 'kepekija' is the word for 'opponent'.

Modifier:

The modifier form 'kepes' means opposite, across, other or opposed. It can take on a physical meaning, as in the other side of something, and can form an 'on the other hand' kind of sense.

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