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General

Morphemic form: V{naviiqsaq}V
New orthography: +naveersarpaa
Old orthography: -navêrsarpâ
Combinations: Click here
Constituents: V{naviaq}V, N{-iq}V, V{saq}V,
See also: V{naviiq}V, V{t(s)aili}V,
Left sandhi:
Default,
Right sandhi:
Default/none,
Inflection sandhi:
Default/none,
Stem type: q-stem
Diathesis: Reflexive
Valency change: Increasing
Valency:
Divalent,
HTR morpheme:
ði,
HTR stem: naviiqsai,

Description and behaviour

Form and usage:

This affix is formed through a straightforward combination of V{naviiq}V and V{saq}V. The meaning is 'Agent strives to prevent Patient from Vb'ing', i.e. the Agent does something to make it impossible for the Patient to Vb. According to Kleinschmidt (1871), it is sometimes used interchangeably with V{t(s)aili}V, although that affix just means 'prevent', whereas the present affix additionally implies that the Agent actively is taking preventive measures.


Meanings and examples

I.e., the Agent does something to make it impossible for the Patient to Vb.

  • aninaveersarpaa, he prevents him from getting out
    [13]

    E.g. by blocking all exits.

  • nakkarnaveersarpaa, he prevents it from falling down
    [13]

    E.g. by tying it with a rope, or hammering a nail through it, or similar.


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