kapo lest, may it not; avoidative marking construction

Part of Speech adv
Pronunciation ˈkapo
    • lest, may it not; avoidative marking construction
      • Grammar Note This item occurs in the clause in a position that is preverbal. It appears to always be accompanied by a postverbal marker such as gei or apa.
      • Example 429:
        Saku mei poko kapo gaida irainapa!
        May the old woman not be mad.
      • Example 465:
        Naida kapo nèpang gei.
        May I not die.
      • Example 466:
        Kapo tamsing gei.
        May we not get hungry.

Related entries

  • See also:
    • sèning negative imperative marker occuring post-verbally / prohibitive marker occuring post-verbally