xă- (29_Degree & Comparison)


xă-

Grammatical function

  • Type: Degree Prefix
  • Function: Intensifier (“Very”, “Truly”)
  • Meaning: Increases the intensity of the adjective or adverb to a high degree.

Pronunciation

IPA: /ɦaɪ/

Etymology

Derived from (Indeed/Emphasis).

Example sentence

To John [box] xădănă [pushing]xů. John pushes the box very heavily.

  • Adverb: dănă (Elephant-like/Heavy)

  • Verbal Mode: -x- (Interaction/Force).