ka21part. of emphasis or of distinction (stresses the following word, in a sentence-final position the whole statement is emphasized and the long form kama is used, ka and kama can often be dropped; ka only used before n. and pron.)Baa cheng ka yaba.They are going to the market (baa cheng yaba possible).Ka Akayam yeri ale nna, di ka Akumlie yeri me.This is Akayam's house, it is Akumlie's house, too.Maa yaa ka fi.It is you whom I love. (Cf.: Maa yaa fu. I love you).2(transl.) to be (can never be dropped), it isKa bang bunu.It is five o'clock.Jinla ka Laadi, diemwa ka Sibi.Today is Sunday, yesterday was Saturday.Mi ka beru(k)-oa? - Fi le beruk!Am I a fool? (You call me a fool?) - You are a fool! (In the second sentence ka is not possible, because fi, you, is stressed)Mi ka kpaaroa.I am a farmer.3used immediately before an interr. pron. for emphasis or with the meaning of `to be'Ka boa?What is (the matter)?Wa buuni ka boa?What is his tribe?Baa de ka boa?What do they eat? (ale not possible)Amaalie bo ka be?Where does Amaalie live? Where is Amaalie?Ka boan nying ate fi sui kaasi?Why are you sad? (Lit.: Why is your mood spoilt?)Ka dina-a?How much? How much is it?kama part.
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