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Experimental cmavo
And there's still the experimental cmavo I proposed a use for just about a
year ago that I decided I still like and may likely use:
ja'ai, to be in selma'o NAI, meaning the positive counterpart of "nai".
Basically an affirmer, to emphasize (or at least give a place for ba'e
emphasis to operate) the lack of negation. So:
do nelci loi ckafi ji loi tcati ?
ja'a.eja'ai
Do you like tea or coffee?
*both*
(same meaning as ".e", but more explicit).
NAI is a promiscuous little selma'o, showing up in a lot of places. So you
can specifically affirm UI, COI, tenses, modals, etc...
I still like it.
~mark