Tata rəmuvən mɨvi nəm min

Jul 19, 2026

This document, titled "Tata rəmuvən mɨvi nəm min," also known as "Papa Went Fishing," is a children's story translated into the Nətvar (tnl) language of Vanuatu. The text was translated during a Materials Development Workshop facilitated by SIL Vanuatu in 2015 and is an adaptation of earlier versions. The story is presented in both Nətvar and English, indicating its purpose for bilingual learning or cultural preservation. The copyright information and Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) clearly outline the terms of use, prohibiting commercial reuse but allowing adaptation and distribution under the same license, provided copyright and credits are maintained. The illustrations, by Noland Daniel, complement the narrative, depicting scenes of fishing and daily life near the water. The story appears to be a simple narrative aimed at young readers, likely focusing on themes of family, nature, and potentially cultural practices related to fishing in Vanuatu.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time5 min

Papa Went Fishing

Original Authors and Translators

Story Content

Nian ker tata ruvən mə tərvi nəm min .

Rəmasua muvən əpa lowakipai. Məlhau kɨnu tahan əpa lə tui nɨmha.

Tata rɨnuvən əpa ikɨn kerrəvɨt to nɨvian nəm min .

Rɨsuvən nɨmatag rɨnamail. Tehe rɨnakavi.

Nian tata rɨnləlɨg-pa, məro tahan kɨnu rɨkə .

Tata ramegas, mamegas, əmgka map tahan kɨnu reai makavən əpa lowa kipai.

FAQs

What is the English title of the book "Tata rəmuvən mɨvi nəm min"?

The English title of the book is "Papa Went Fishing."

In which language was the book originally written and translated?

The book was originally written in Bislama as "Papa i Go Huk" and translated into the Nətvar (tnl) language of TAFEA Province, Vanuatu.

What are the terms of use for this book?

The book is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, meaning it can be adapted and distributed under the same license, but not for commercial purposes. Copyright and credits must be maintained.

Jul 19, 2026

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