nýjnè- (29_Degree & Comparison)


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) + (Fused Negative +xi). Note: Uses 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).