Re: properties of masses

[Logical Language Group <lojbab@access.digex.net>]

I don't see any problem with pisu'o as a quantifier for masses.  It means
"at least some" - it does not mean "part of".  All of something is certainly
within the qualifications of "at least some".  Similarly the su'o default
quantifier on "da" isn't "wrong", i.e. makes the sentence false, if it turns
out that roda broda is true.

We also sometimes say that the man went into the room the moment he puts his
foot down inside the room, even when part of his body remains outside.  Kids
especially seem to understand this meaning %^).

lojbab