panå (18_Conjunctions & Clause Linking)


panå

Grammatical function

  • Type: Temporal Particle / Aspectual Marker
  • Function: Prospective State
  • Meaning: “Not yet”.

Syntax

Placed at the end of the sentence.

  • Structure: [Action] panå.

Etymology

pa (Front/Future) + (Now). Lit: “In front of now.” (The action is still in the future).

Pronunciation

IPA: /panau̯/

Example sentence

To wo xoxo panå. I have not departed yet.

Antonyms