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Grammatical Concept: The Measure-Verb
Asaxi handles measurements by converting the Unit Noun (Kilo, Meter, etc.) into an Intransitive Verb. This allows the subject to “perform” the measurement.
1. The Measure-Verb (Animate / Active)
Used for people, animals, or when emphasizing the active state of the measurement.
- Derivation:
[Unit]+[Performance Infix -n-]+[-ů]. - Meaning: “To measure X,” “To be X tall/heavy.”
- Structure:
[Subject] + [Number] + [Unit-Verb]- Note: The unit is built into the verb, so the number stands alone.
| Unit | Noun | Verb | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | ŋo (Kilo) | ŋonů | To weigh X kg. |
| Length | śchi (Cm) | śchinů | To measure X cm (tall/long). |
Example:
To wo dasă śchinů.
SUBJ1SG100cm-measure“I am 100cm tall.” (Lit: I perform-cm 100).
2. The Stative Construction (Inanimate / Static)
Used for inanimate objects or when defining the dimensions as a fixed property.
- Structure:
[Subject] + [Number] + [sè Unit] + [xiŕa] - Logic: “The object (is) [Number] of [Unit].”
Example:
To shěso tam sè ŋo xiŕa. “The book is 2 kilos.” (Lit: Book two of-kilos exists).
To tobo tamda sè śchi. “The table is 200cm.” (Zero Copula).
3. Dimensional Adjectives (General Size)
When precise numbers are not used, use the Qualitative Adjectives derived from the dimension concepts.
- gadă (Size) → dănă (Big).
- gahji (Smallness) → hjinýj (Small).
- rănabi (Speed) → rănabinýj (Fast).