si (18_Conjunctions & Clause Linking)


si

Grammatical function

  • Type: Logical Clause Connector
  • Function: Disjunctive (Alternative)
  • Meaning: “Or”.

Syntax

Placed at the end of the first clause.

  • Structure: [Clause A] si, [Clause B]

Pronunciation

IPA: /ɕi/

Example sentence

John pashěsonů si, paxoxo? Will John read, or will he leave?