dzè (18_Conjunctions & Clause Linking)


dzè

dzè

Grammatical function

  • Type: Logical Clause Connector
  • Function: Adversative (Contrast)
  • Meaning: “But”, “However”.

Syntax

Placed at the end of the first clause.

  • Structure: [Clause A] dzè, [Clause B]

Pronunciation

IPA: /d̻͡z̪ə/

Pitch Accent

  • Morae: dzè
  • Pattern: L
  • Class: atonal

Example sentence

Example 1

  • Asaxi: to wo aśù dzè, haśùná.
  • English: I walk, but I do not run.
  • Polish: x