Homonyms

As we learned in middle school, “homonyms” are words that sound alike but are different in meaning. (e.g. “no” and “know”)

Adeia, being advanced, knows many homonyms. For instance:

“Pa” means “fan,”

while “Pa” on the other hand, means “to pat,”

and of course, “Pa” means “five” (as in “high-five”)

All of these words can also alternately be pronounced “ba,” in which case they become homonyms with:

“ba,” meaning “drink”

“ba,” meaning “book”

“ba (sometimes “bat”) meaning “bath”

and sometimes “ba,” the word for “ball”

But this isn’t the end of homonyms. No, it’s only the beginning:

djous (juice) and djoues (shoe)

“no” (no!) and “no” (nose)

mayi (more) and “my” (I want that)

“ga goo” (thank you) and “ga go” (gotta go)

“da” (dad) and “dah” (done)

“tchssse” (cheese) and jshche (this)

All this excitement is too much for me. I think I’ll go watch some School House Rock. Next time, I’ll tell you about my bonsai tree. He’s not as cute as the baby, but he also doesn’t poop. (At least not that I’ve noticed)