ɛ́tɔ́n ɛ́ɨ́tʉ̂ (+L tone on following verb)
still
Not yet taught
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Definition
Compound auxiliary verb indicating still, not yet, before.
In a sentence
Áyíéú shái ɛtɔn ɛɨtʉ [L]adáa.
I want tea before I eat. (W)
Where this comes from
- Source
- Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)
- Dialect
- Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)
- Not used in lessons
- notation