The Tokpisin term "bin" matches the English term "was"
| other tokpisin words that include "bin" : | english : |
|---|---|
| bin, ol bin | beans |
| i bin boilim | boiled |
| bin | did |
| i bin praim | fried |
| pasin binua | hostility |
| binatang | insect |
| bin | past tense marker |
| i bin kukim long paia | roast |