na- (29_Degree & Comparison)


na-

Grammatical function

  • Type: Comparative Prefix
  • Function: Superiority (“More”)
  • Meaning: Indicates a higher degree of the quality compared to a standard.

Pronunciation

IPA: /na/

Etymology

Derived from na- (On/Top/Stacking).

Example sentence

To John izo Tom nashánă [judging]nů. John judges more wisely (humanely) than Tom.

  • Adverb: shánă (Person-like/Wise)
  • Verbal Mode: -n- (Performance).