Difference between revisions of "Navajo and English/Lexical selection"
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Revision as of 18:53, 4 May 2022
Example 1:
| Navajo | English Translation |
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- Again -> na liwat
- Rather [adj.] -> liwat
- Just because [so–and–so]/is the case [predicate] happens -> bákay kay...liwat
- However, on the other hand -> liwat
- [Particle dismissing something as not worth worrying about: ‘anyway’] -> liwat
Example 2:
| Navajo Sentence | English Translation |
|---|---|
| . | . |
| ? | ? |
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- Since, because -> Man
- [Particle used when the speaker is pointing out something] -> Man
- [Particle used on discovering something: ‘oh yes, I see] -> Man ngayqan
Example 3: Han
| Waray Sentence | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Kun asya man itu, makúkúhaq ku na it báduq han Lúnis? | In that case, can I get the dress on Monday. |
| Ay, didtu ak kan balay han akun sangkay. | Oh, I was at my friend’s house. |
- On, at [with days of the week] -> Han
- At, on [past time] -> Han
