naung not; post-predicate clausal negator

Part of Speech	adv
Pronunciation	ˈnawŋ

• • not; post-predicate clausal negator

  Metathesised Form

  nanu

  • • Example 41:
      

      Samarai akar naung.

      Oranges are not sour.

    • Example 402:
      

      Marten saku ba idem kangte borong gèma nanu.

      Marten is an elder now so his voice is quiet.

Related entries

• See also:
  • de ... naung not yet
  • minaung disappear / be not present, not extant