-kai1pl.-kananon-masc.-kalü1This suffix is used on nouns and pronouns to mark definiteness as well as gender-number.Choꞌujaasü niꞌipa kashikai.A piece of the moon is lacking. (half-moon)Shiꞌyapüjain tü süsheꞌinkat.She sewed her clothes.Tejitüin aase saꞌaka wüinkalü.I put laundry soap in the water.Na püliikkana apünüinshii. Jayashii piamashii, nnojoishi jayain waneshia.There are three donkeys. Two are visible, one is not. (in photo)2The suffix here marks the verb of a relative clause construction, agreeing in gender and number with the head noun or standing in its place.¿Jarai chi wayuukai eꞌirakakai soꞌu?Who is the man who holds up / points the gun?cfeekai 1
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