sèni (18_Conjunctions & Clause Linking)
sèni
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/
Pitch Accent
- Morae: sè · ni
- Pattern:
L · L - Class:
atonal
Example sentence
Example 1
- Asaxi: toponů sèni, wo izo kamm panápănů wő.
- English: It’s raining, so I won’t exit from the building, I tell you.
- Polish: x