tá (03_Asaxi Root Words (List))


Grammatical function

  • Type: Root Word / Component
  • Meaning: “of or relating to friction”, “clash”, “opposition”, “strike”, “conflict”.

Usage Notes

Rarely used alone. Primarily found in compounds describing pain or conflict.

Pronunciation

IPA: /t̪ɑ/

Etymology

Sound symbolism for a hard impact. Root of tètá (Pain - “Repeated clash”).

Derived terms