sů (02_Particles in Asaxi)
sů
Grammatical function
- Particle type: High Binding Particle (Prefix/Suffix)
- Function: Continuation Command / Persistive Mood
- Meaning: “Continue!”, “Keep [verbing]”, “Proceed”, “Don’t stop”.
Usage Notes
- Suffix:
[Verb]-sů(Keep doing X). - Prefix:
sů-[Verb](Persist in X).
Pronunciation
IPA: /suu̯/
Example sentence
Standard: Tom, shěsonůsů. Tom, continue reading.
Idiomatic:
John, ni jåhjo sůijo. John, don’t give up! (Keep your eyes on the prize).
Etymology
Derived from Japanese 進む (susumu - to advance).
Synonyms
- xopa (To advance/proceed - Verb).