wănani (01_Asaxi Nouns (List))


wănani

wănani

Noun class (warm / cold)

Cold

Grammatical function

  • Type: Number Noun (Quantifier)
  • Meaning: “Many”, “Numerous”, “A lot of”.

Usage Notes

Functions as a Floating Quantifier.

  • Nuance: Implies a large number, specifically entering “Double Digits” or beyond.

Pronunciation

IPA: /waɪnaɲi/

Pitch Accent

  • Morae: wă · na · ni
  • Pattern: L · L · L
  • Class: atonal

Example sentence

Example 1

  • Asaxi: to wănani hja o pjoŕů.
  • English: Many stars shine here.
  • Polish: x

Etymology

(Nine) + nani (More/Upward). Lit: “More than nine.”

Synonyms

  • dăgo (Many - Abstract).

Antonyms

  • wăpùni (Few).