xa- (07_Describing Location in Asaxi)


xa-

xa-

Grammatical function

  • Type: Relational Locative Prefix
  • Function: Topological State (Superior/Non-contact)
  • Meaning: Above, over, hovering over.

Syntax

Attaches to the front of the noun.

  • Compound: xa + o → xawo (Above-here).

Pronunciation

IPA: /ÉŠa/

Pitch Accent

  • Morae: xa
  • Pattern: L
  • Class: atonal

Example sentence

Example 1

  • Asaxi: mao xasiƕo vaƕa.
  • English: The moon is (contained) in outer space.
  • Polish: x

Derived terms

  • xanĆŻ - To be above.
  • xaƕa - To be above (Stative).