em.mo (02_Asaxi Verbs_Root (List))


em.mo

em.mo

Transitivity / Valency

Ambitransitive

  • Transitive: To open something.
  • Intransitive: To become open.

Lexical Aspect

  • Punctual (Achievement) — happens in a single moment.
  • Aspect markers: na- “do repeatedly” · tå- “do once” · ni- “begin to” · chå- “do fully” · “make it ongoing”.

Grammatical Note

02_Asaxi Verbs_Root (List): Compound/Irregular Root Verb.

Semantic Field

Smntc_Field Motion / Action

Pronunciation

IPA: /em.mo/ (Two distinct syllables).

Translations

  • English: to open, to unseal, to unlock
  • Polish: otwierać, otworzyć

Example sentence

To wo kem em.mo. I open the door.

Alternative Forms

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Etymology

Related to the sound of kem (Door) but emphasizing the outward flow.

Synonyms

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Antonyms

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