ja (02_Particles in Asaxi)
ja
Grammatical function
- Particle type: Connective Particle (Coordinator)
- Function: Nominal Conjunction (“And”)
- Meaning: Connects nouns or noun phrases within a single argument slot.
Syntax Rules
- Placement: Placed before the last item in a list.
- Comma Usage: Asaxi uses commas (or pauses) between earlier items.
- Scope: When used inside a particle block (like
záordå), the relational particle applies to the entire group.
Pronunciation
IPA: /Ʝa/
Antonyms
- jhaná (But Not): Excludes the following item.
A jhaná B(A but not B).
Example sentence
John zá Tom, Jerry ja Barry xoxo. John leaves with Tom, Jerry, and Barry.