eda’

eda’

existential / stative

Definition:

1. none; absence of; nothing
2. not present; not existing (in a location or possession)

Semantic scope:

• possession → “I have none”
• location → “He is not here”
• condition → “I am poor”

Examples:

• Eda’ ako. → “I have none / I am poor.”
• Eda’ iya didi. → “He/She is not here.”

Key insight:

A generalized negation of existence, broader than simple negation (di’).

————

eda’ as Existential Negator

• functions like: none / not there / not existing / lacking
• broader than English “no” or “not”
  —-

eda’: none or absence of

Na-eda’ “Lost”

Na-eda’ ako. “I got lost.”

Eda’ ako. “I have none.” “I am poor.”

Eda’ ika. “You have none.”

Eda’ iya. “He/She have none.

Eda’ iya didi. “He/She is not here.”

Eda’ a-an

Nae-eda’ “Is lost/missing”

#505 Yamada