ko (Proximal Locative Prefix)


ko

Grammatical function

This word marks a noun as being “over yonder”.

As an adverb

As an adverb, ko refers to the thing or place being pointed at physically. (e.g, ko. “This (place or thing over yonder) I’m pointing at”).

As a Tense Prefix

Function: Remote / Mythic Tense Meaning: “Long ago” (with Past) or “Someday/Far future” (with Future).

Pronunciation

IPA: /ko/

Alternative Forms

kő - for when the word after this prefix starts with a vowel