sèni (18_Conjunctions & Clause Linking)
sèni
Grammatical function
- Type: Causal Connector (Fused)
- Function: Mid-Sentence Link
- Meaning: “So”, “Therefore”, “Consequently”.
Syntax
Functions as a bridge between two clauses.
- Structure:
[Clause A] sèni [Clause B].
Etymology
A fusion of sè(wo) (Because) + ni(nå) (Therefore). Literally: from cause (sè) to result (ni)
Pronunciation
IPA: /səɲi/
Example sentence
Toponů sèni, wo izo kamm panápănů wő. It’s raining, so I won’t exit from the building, I tell you.