Tok Pisin/Verbs

Tok Pisin > Verbs Verbs in Tok Pisin There are basically two types of verbs in Tok Pisin: transitive and intransitive. In general, transitive verbs end in -im. Example: kisim (sampela samting), take, receive smth. They are exceptions. In general, intransitive verbs do not end in -im. Example: slip (long nait), sleep (at night) Transitive verbs more about transitive verbs Intransitive verbs more about intransitive verbs Some very common verbs of difficult use Most verbs are easy to use for English speakers, but some of them may be puzzling because of their unexpected meaning or use. Here are some of them: /ken/ /kolim/ /save/ /stap/ traim, traiim Nominalized verbs Verbs can be nominalized. Examples: /traim/ > 1. to try (smth); 2. a try, an ordeal /askim/ > 1. to ask (smth); 2. a question.