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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
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.
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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