.(ni)

.(ni)
English: Translation
Marks a personal actor, possessor, experiencer, or genitive referent.
Notes

ni

particle

Definition

Marks a personal actor, possessor, experiencer, or genitive referent.

Functions

  1. Personal actor marker
  2. Personal genitive marker
  3. Personal possessor marker

Examples

Kinaen ni Potsoy yo tinapay.
“Potsoy ate the bread.”

Naligis ni Potsoy yo agin.
“Potsoy ran over the child.”

Baxey ni Maria.
“Maria’s house.”

Notes

Contrasts with nyo:

PersonalNon-personal
ni Potsoynyo awto

Case / Grammatical Particles

PersonalCommon / Non-personal
siyo
ninyo
kisa
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