Common Lexeme

zom

Keywords: transportation

Pronunciation (IPA): θom 
Part of Speech: term noun verb 
Class: noxaj 
Forms: zom, zomka 
Glosses: car, automobile, boat, animal-drawn carriage, small private plane 

Description:

The term 'zom' refers to a small, closed vehicle that runs on its own power that you normally don't get up and walk around in. The range of meanings is very broad, encompassing anything from an automobile to small private plane. As a verb, it is a noxaj verb of motion meaning to go by means of this type of vehicle that takes an absolutive driver or passenger and a dative destination. See attached article for details on usage.

The derived form 'zomka' is a driver or passenger of this vehicle.

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