micha
The English word "and" is translated to Choctaw as micha.
micha is a conjunction used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Did you know?
- Because Choctaw is a polysynthetic language, many ideas that require a string of words connected by 'and' in English are packed into one incredibly long, single word in Choctaw.
- The pronunciation of words surrounding micha might actually change. This phonetic adjustment, known as sandhi, means the words may look or sound slightly different when they are joined by 'and' compared to when they stand alone.
- If you are listing many items, a Choctaw speaker might avoid micha entirely in favor of a single concluding particle to signal the end of the list.
Examples in context
- Ninakash katos micha ofi yʋt katimma itiachi tuk?Where did the cat and the dog go last night?This sentence shows how to use micha to connect a cat and a dog.Tatoeba #5029525 by Choctaw_Irish, translation #5029527 by Choctaw_Irish
- Sapokni micha amafo yʋt nʋni ya̱ katiohmi hosh hoponi?How are Grandma and Grandpa cooking the fish?This sentence shows how to use micha to connect Grandma and Grandpa.Tatoeba #5065512 by Choctaw_Irish, translation #5065514 by Choctaw_Irish
- Ʋmmona ka̱ Chitokaka yʋt ʋba, micha yakni aiena ka̱ ikbi tok.In the beginning God created Heaven and Earth.This sentence shows how to use micha to connect Heaven and Earth.Tatoeba #4576238 by Choctaw_Irish, translation #1215976 by Kristinka
Example conversation
Robert and Ashley are talking about food.
- RobertHokshni micha hoshik ashna tishkohlv.I want some bread and honey.
- AshleyKashpa hoka?Is that all?
- RobertKalo micha kapi tishkohlv.I want coffee and tea too.
- AshleyHah, hiyoklo.Yes, okay.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
