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pù- (relational locative) (particle) - Below, under, beneath.

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pù- (07_Describing Location in Asaxi)

pù-

pù-

Grammatical function

  • Type: Degree / Comparative Prefix
  • Function 1: Comparative Degree (“Less”).
    • Usage: pù-[Adjective]. (e.g., pùdănă “Smaller”).
  • Function 2: Compound Comparative Prefix (“Less than [Noun]”).
    • Usage: pù-[Noun]-[AdjectiveRoot].
    • Example: pùjýnnjýno (“Less loud than a hyena” / quieter).
  • Meaning: Below, under, beneath.

Syntax

Attaches to the front of the noun.

  • Compound: pù + o → pùwo (Below-here).

Pronunciation

IPA: /pɯ/

Pitch Accent

  • Morae: pù
  • Pattern: L
  • Class: atonal

Example sentence

Example 1

  • Asaxi: to shěso pùtobo xiŕa.
  • English: The book is under the table.
  • Polish: x

Example 2

  • Asaxi: to wo pùjýnnjýnă.
  • English: I am less chatty than a hyena.
  • Polish: x

Derived terms

  • pùnů - To be below.
  • pùŕa - To be below (Stative).

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