kepe
Keywords: conflict
| Pronunciation (IPA): | ke.be |
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| 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.