=te first, then; priorative clause-final conjunction signalling that [...]

Part of Speech	conj
Pronunciation	=tɛ

1. • first, then; priorative clause-final conjunction signalling that the marked clause denotes an event prior to the one in the following clause

   • • Example 145:
       

       Nènirko mèkupte, awaki nèko.

       I am sleepy and keep yawning.

2. • final form of the priorative particle teng, optional used on imperatives to signal insistence, i.e., that the action should be done before anything else

   Grammar Note

   This form of the priorative teng is used when the particle is final.

   • • Example 767:
       

       Pei mada gis ba tèdete.

       Chop up the pig meat!

Related entries

• See also:
  • teng non-final form of the priorative particle =te
  • deingte when
  • gewengte first, then; priorative clause-final sentence connector signalling that the marked clause denotes an event prior to the one in the following clause
  • pangte then, next; used clause-intially to introduce a clause occurring subsequent to first clause