sů (02_Particles in Asaxi)


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).

Antonyms