băhè (02_Particles in Asaxi)
băhè
Grammatical function
- Particle type: High Binding Particle Compound (Imperative Prefix)
- Function: Permissive Voice (Agency)
- Meaning: To allow, to enable, to permit, to make possible.
Usage Notes (The Agency Spectrum)
băhè functions as the “Permissive” entry in the Imperative spectrum. It attaches to the front of the verb root.
- Structure:
[bă Causer] + băhè-[Verb] - Logic: The Causer provides the means (
bă) for the action to occur (hè), rather than forcing it. - Tense Stacking: The Past Tense marker
zè-wraps around the prefix (zè-băhè-[Verb]).
Pronunciation
IPA: /baɪhə/
Etymology
A fusion of bă (Means/Instrument/Cause) and hè (Command).
Example sentences
Present Permissive: To John bă shějýnshá băhèshěsonů. The teacher enables John to read. (Lit: John, by-teacher, is-enabled-to-read).
Past Permissive: To wo bă John zèbăhèxijo. John allowed me to see.
Antonyms
- nábăhè- (To not allow / To withhold permission).
- xăhè- (To Force / To Compel).
- náxăbăhè- (To Prohibit / To Ban).
Derived terms
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