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- Conjunctions are indeclinable particles [with a few exceptions]
- Speakers will use conjunctions or converbs, with converbs being preferred
- Tulwyn speakers do not use converbs as frequently

[edit] [top]Conjunctions

kwutšey: but, or

kwutšey…kwutšey: either…or. This is an inclusive “or.”

iikwutšey…iikwutšey: either…or. This is an exclusive “or.”

zo: and

zo…zo: both…and

iig: not

iig…iig: neither…nor

tša: append to the beginning of a declarative sentence to make it a question, though this can seem slangy [older generations prefer the interrogative mood]. A polite request is formed with the Optative or Subjunctive mood. This particle is an example of the emotion signifiers.

ara: with, together, joined. Don’t confuse with –ara- the infix or esakey

iigara: without, separately. Sometimes used in the sense of “and yet.”

oša: of. Used to form false possessive forms

moa: also, in addition to

nobe: therefore, as a result, consequently

im: so, continuing that line of thought

imá: voila, here is, presenting [used for introducing a new person]; for example. It can also be used to present a new concept, where it functions rather like “it is.” For example:

imá wala uakero -> “Language is an organism.”

This is an example of the emotion signifiers. It can be used like a copula in the present tense when there is no other verb, especially when presenting new information.

Ako, ako kwutšey, ako yxola
: even, even though, even if.

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zwe: because, in order to: a shortening of the phrase “for a reason,” katšo zoona

luka: in regards to, with respect to, vis-à-vis, having to do with

areey: yes: “I agree” [often followed by esakey “with”]

iikareey: no “I don’t agree” [often followed by esakey]

katxeey: no, “I don’t agree because it is incompatible.” It signifies the incompatibility/unsuitability of something with something else

šwazeey: no, “I don’t agree because it is impossible.” denotes an absence, or an impossibility such that that response "no" is either not applicable or not accurate enough.

iigerol: whatsoever, at all

karo: on behalf of someone; for someone/something; thank you [zšeey karo]

Zwu?: pardon? Used to ask for clarification or reiteration in the event of confusion. It is an onomatopoeia, supposedly representing the sound a confused seal makes.

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