.(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
- Personal actor marker
- Personal genitive marker
- 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:
| Personal | Non-personal |
| ni Potsoy | nyo awto |
Case / Grammatical Particles
| Personal | Common / Non-personal |
| si | yo |
| ni | nyo |
| ki | sa |