Navajo and English/Lexical selection
From LING073
Example 1:
| Navajo | English Translation |
|---|---|
| . | . |
| . | ? |
| . | . |
| . | . |
| . | . |
- 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: Man
| Waray Sentence | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Bákay kay Amirikánu ka, gindubli liwat níya an iya prisyu. | Just because you’re an American, he doubled the (literally his) price. |
| Ádaq man in bungtu. Álin na itu? | There’s a town. Is that Allen? |
| Mánu, salámat na laq. Maydaq ku man ngayqan sinsilyu. | Thanks anyway, sir. I see I have the change. |
- 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
