niwo (13_Pronouns in Asaxi)
niwo
niwo
Grammatical function
- Type: Reflexive Pronoun
- Function: Self-Reference
- Meaning: “Myself”. Indicates that the object of the verb is the same as the First Person Subject.
Usage Note (Derivation)
Reflexive pronouns are formed by attaching the Allative prefix ni- (Towards) to the standard pronoun.
- Formula:
ni+[Pronoun]. - Logic: “Towards [Person].” The action returns to its source.
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɲiwo/
Pitch Accent
- Morae: ni · wo
- Pattern:
L · L - Class:
atonal
Example sentence
Example 1
- Asaxi: to wo niwo ijo.
- English: I see myself.
- Polish: x
Etymology
Derived terms
See the full inventory in 32_Reflexives & Reciprocals for other persons (nino, nixő, etc.).