me- (29_Degree & Comparison)


me-

Grammatical function

  • Type: Degree Prefix
  • Function: Approximative (“About”, “Roughly”)
  • Meaning: Indicates the quality is present but inexact or questionable.

Pronunciation

IPA: /me/

Etymology

Derived from me (Skepticism/Question).

Example sentence

To [machine] meshěsonýj [calculating]nů. The machine calculates about as intelligently (as a book).

  • Adverb: shěsonýj (Book-like/Smart)
  • Verbal Mode: -n- (Performance/Function).