Azkali grammar: Difference between revisions
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The ''neutral pronouns'' work essentially the same as epicene pronouns in other languages. They are used when it is unclear of the person's gender, no specification is needed, and so on. | The ''neutral pronouns'' work essentially the same as epicene pronouns in other languages. They are used when it is unclear of the person's gender, no specification is needed, and so on. | ||
=== Determiners === | ==== Determiners ==== | ||
Most determiners appear to have evolved from remnants of older Azkali pronouns; specifically, it appears that they evolved from old gendered paucal and plural third person pronouns (in the ergative and possessive cases). They have in modern times lost their meaning as pronouns and instead have evolved into determiners. | Most determiners appear to have evolved from remnants of older Azkali pronouns; specifically, it appears that they evolved from old gendered paucal and plural third person pronouns (in the ergative and possessive cases). They have in modern times lost their meaning as pronouns and instead have evolved into determiners. | ||