wå (12_Discourse Markers in Asaxi)
wå
Grammatical function
- Type: Pre-Clausal Discourse Marker
- Function: Exclamation of Awe
- Meaning: “Woah!”, “Wow!”, “Amazing!“. Used to express immediate shock, awe, or amazement at a sight or realization.
Syntax
Placed at the very start of the sentence, separated by a pause (comma).
- Structure:
Wå, [Sentence].
Pronunciation
IPA: /wau̯/
Example sentence
Wå, to o-kamm dănă ůjů! Woah, this building looks huge!
Etymology
Sound symbolism for opening the mouth in awe (a gape).
Synonyms
- ox (Emotional emphasis - less shock, more feeling).
Derived terms
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