pilin

pilin refers to senses, both internal and external. When referring to external senses, it typically refers everything that’s not lukin or kute, including touch, smell, and taste.

selo soweli li suwi tawa pilin.

The cat feels nice to pet.

mi wile ala pilin e kon pi ijo ni a.

I don’t want to smell this!

The internal sense of pilin refers to emotions and opinions.

mi lape pona ala la pilin mi li kama nasa li kama ike.

A lack of sleep really messes with my emotions.

pilin mi la jan o moku ala e soweli.

I believe that people shouldn’t consume animals.