pa- (07_Describing Location in Asaxi)


pa-

Grammatical function

  • Type: Relational Locative Prefix
  • Function: Topological State (Anterior)
  • Meaning: In front of, before.

Syntax

Attaches to the front of the noun.

  • Compound: pa + opawo (Front-here).

Pronunciation

IPA: /pa/

Example sentence

To John pakamm xiŕa. John is in front of the building.

Derived terms

  • panů - To be in front of.
  • paŕa - To be in front (Stative).
  • pa- (Future Tense: “Time in front”).