nihè (02_Particles in Asaxi)


nihè

Grammatical function

  • Particle type: High Binding Particle Compound (Imperative)
  • Function: Inceptive Command
  • Meaning: “Start!”, “Begin!”, “Commence!”, “Go!“.

Usage Notes

Used as a standalone command to initiate an action or event. It can also function as a prefix to a verb to command the start of that specific action (though nishěsonůè is also valid, nihè emphasizes the moment of beginning).

  • Standalone: Nihè! (“Start!”).
  • Prefix: Nihèshěsonů! (“Start reading!” - Emphatic).

Pronunciation

IPA: /ɲihə/ Phonotactics: The h is retained because ni ends in a pure vowel.

Example sentence

Nihè! Begin!

To no nihè. You, start.

Etymology

ni (Towards/Inceptive) + (Imperative). Lit: “Towards-Do!” or “Start-Command.”

Synonyms

  • x

Antonyms

Derived terms

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