asatapai

Wauja

asatapai

(transitive) he/she/it shows, reveals (someone or something)
Maniu, maka nasata piyu papapala.
Come over here, so I can show you your gift.

Pasatatain nu.
Show me a little [let me have a peek].

Kamani pasatuapai, tune?
Why are you showing yourself, my dear girl?

Katsa itsapai okaintsityu? Aitsa autapai. Aitsa asatapai.
Q: What is [he] thinking? (lit., What is it like in his gut?). A: We don't know. [He] doesn't reveal [his thoughts].
(transitive) he/she/it presents, indicates, displays (someone or something)
Aitsa minya asatawa, aitsa atukutakonaha, aitsa atukutakonaha. Aitsa minya amunauntsa ha.
If [the principal chief] had not formally presented [his younger brother], people would not have accepted [the younger brother as co-chief], people would not have accepted [him]. [He] wouldn't have been made chief.
(transitive) he/she/it shows, exhibits (puts on a display, performs an act for the sole purpose of display)
Aitsa onaankai yajo. Asatatai.
It's not a real ceremony. It's only for show.

[Comment made as some Wauja were performing a brief dance as a way of welcoming some non-indigenous guests].

Re: "kamani pasatuapai" — In the 1980s, it was still common for Wauja adolescents to undergo a period of puberty seclusion in their own homes. This rite of passage ensured that the developing young adult would become strong, beautiful, and self-possessed. Elders would frequently remind the young person in seclusion to stay indoors and avoid being seen in public.

"Aitsa minya asatawa" uttered by Aruta, storyteller and elder, recounting Wauja history in the presence of his son and nephew. Recorded in Piyulaga village by E. Ireland, 4/25/96, transcript page 2.
"Kamani pasatuapai" confirmed by Wakupiya's youngest son via Facebook IM with E. Ireland, 10/20/2014.