si (18_Conjunctions & Clause Linking)


si

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/

Pitch Accent

  • Morae: si
  • Pattern: L
  • Class: atonal

Example sentence

Example 1

  • Asaxi: john pashěsonů si, paxoxo?
  • English: Will John read, or will he leave?
  • Polish: x