nýjnè- (Degree Prefix) - least

nýjnè- (29_Degree & Comparison)

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nýjnè-

Grammatical function

• Type: Superlative Prefix
• Function: Minimum Degree (“Least”)
• Constraint: Used only when the Adjective’s source noun is Cold.

Pronunciation

IPA: /nɪjnə/

Etymology

nýj- (Cold Superlative) + nè (Fused Negative ná+xi). Note: Uses nè to distinguish it phonetically from nă-ná.

Example sentence

To [knife] nýjnègonýj [cutting]xů. The knife cuts the least hard (rock-like).

• Adverb: gonýj (Rock-like/Hard - Cold Source go)
• Verbal Mode: -x- (Interaction/Force).