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== | == Overview == | ||
=== Vocative | == History and background == | ||
== Urheimat == | |||
The homeland of the proto-Ukilen language is a highly contested matter, but it is generally agreed to be the [[Jyosti Islands|Jyosti islands]]. | |||
== Grammar == | |||
=== Pronouns === | |||
=== Nouns === | |||
==== Noun cases ==== | |||
===== Vocative ===== | |||
The vocative in Proto-Ukilen is used for more than simple addressing. Another usage it has is for compounding / modifiers. This usage corresponds to the ''of'' in 'juice ''of'' orange'. Another usage is for demonstratives, like 'this' and 'that'. | |||
For an example of the compounding usage, '''binkhə-mu bhuŋðɑŋ''' <code>cat-VOC.ANIM.SG tooth</code>, 'tooth of cat'. | |||
For an example of the demonstrative usage, '''binkhə-mu''' <code>cat-VOC.ANIM.SG</code>, 'this cat' or 'that cat'. | |||
====== Comparison of the vocative with the genitive ====== | |||
One may confuse the modifying usage of the vocative with the genitive, but they are used for different situations. The genitive is used for ''possession''. | |||
For example, '''bɑɹhuk-ka:ʒ goz''' <code>fish-GEN.ANIM.SG eye</code>, "fish's eye". | |||
=== Verbs === | |||
=== Adjectives === | |||
Latest revision as of 00:43, 3 December 2024
Overview
History and background
Urheimat
The homeland of the proto-Ukilen language is a highly contested matter, but it is generally agreed to be the Jyosti islands.
Grammar
Pronouns
Nouns
Noun cases
Vocative
The vocative in Proto-Ukilen is used for more than simple addressing. Another usage it has is for compounding / modifiers. This usage corresponds to the of in 'juice of orange'. Another usage is for demonstratives, like 'this' and 'that'.
For an example of the compounding usage, binkhə-mu bhuŋðɑŋ cat-VOC.ANIM.SG tooth, 'tooth of cat'.
For an example of the demonstrative usage, binkhə-mu cat-VOC.ANIM.SG, 'this cat' or 'that cat'.
Comparison of the vocative with the genitive
One may confuse the modifying usage of the vocative with the genitive, but they are used for different situations. The genitive is used for possession.
For example, bɑɹhuk-ka:ʒ goz fish-GEN.ANIM.SG eye, "fish's eye".