bikpela

See also: Bikpela

Tok Pisin

Etymology

From English big +‎ -pela.

Adjective

bikpela

1. big
2. severe (when referring to an illness, pain, or unfortunate situation)
3. important
4. adult

Synonyms

• (big): traipela, patpela
• (referring to a severe illness, pain, or unfortunate situation): nogut

Noun

bikpela

1. master
2. lord

Derived terms

• bikpela bagarap (“calamity”)
• Bikpela Bagarap (“Holocaust”)
• bikpela magani (“kangaroo”)

Synonyms

• bos
• masta