dåni (particle) - "To", "Towards (a recipient)".

dåni (Relational Particle Compound)

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dåni

dåni

Grammatical function

• Particle type: Compound Relational Particle
• Function: Transfer Allative Case Marker
• Meaning: “To”, “Towards (a recipient)“.

Logic & Etymology

A fusion of då (Recipient/Dative) and ni (Direction/Allative).

• Logic: Used when the action involves both a Beneficiary (someone getting something) and Physical Motion (the object moving towards them).
• Distinction: Use då for static benefit (“It is for you”). Use dåni for active transfer (“I give it to you”).

Syntax

Occupies the Oblique Argument slot, typically before the Direct Object.

• Structure: dåni [Recipient]

Pronunciation

IPA: /dauɲi/

Pitch Accent

• Morae: då · ni
• Pattern: L · L
• Class: atonal

Example sentence

Example 1

• Asaxi: john dåni tom apa zèdao.
• English: John gave apples to Tom.
• Polish: x