ŕa (18_Conjunctions & Clause Linking)
ŕa
Grammatical function
- Type: Logical Clause Connector
- Function: Coordinative (Clause Linking)
- Meaning: “And” (joining full sentences/predicates).
- Note: Use ja for joining nouns. Use ŕa for joining actions.
Syntax
Placed at the end of the first clause.
- Structure:
[Clause A] ŕa, [Clause B]
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɾa/
Example sentence
John shěsonů ŕa, Mary aśù. John reads and Mary walks.