Sama, Central

mayat

‘death’ corpse.

This word cannot be possessed.

Bang masi mayat ma lumah, mbal kam kajari nganggangan.

If there still is a corpse in the house [lying in state], you cannot prepare sweet-squash-porridge dessert.

Kappal naan mowa mayat.

That ship is carrying the corpse.

bangkey

‘death’ odors associated with death.

Frangipanni flowers are used for funerals and their fragrance is one associated with death. Also, frangipanni plumeria trees are planted near the graves.

Bow mayat bunga-bunga tutu.

This flower has the death fragrance.