sèwo (18_Conjunctions & Clause Linking)


sèwo

Grammatical function

  • Type: Causal Connector
  • Function: Reason Marker
  • Meaning: “Therefore”

Syntax

A. Standard (Head-Final): Placed at the end of the Cause clause.

  • Sèwo [Cause] ninå, [Effect].

Etymology

(From/Source) + o (Here). Lit: “From this.” ni - (Toward) + (now)

Pronunciation

IPA: /ɲinau̯/

Example sentence

To topo toponů sèwo, wo shěsonů. Because it is raining, I read.