akáwas
Keywords: numbers, fractions, mathematics
| Pronunciation (IPA): | a'ga.was |
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| Part of Speech: | modifier |
| Class: | quantifier |
| Forms: | akáwas, akáwas- |
| Glosses: | half |
Description:
The modifier 'akáwas' is an irregular modifier of quantity or manner meaning 'one half', equivalent to the regular 'ate po kawa'. Notice the irregular stress. Native speakers of Common tend to prefer the irregular form to the regular. See attached article for usage of fractions.
Can be prefixed to family relationship terms to derive words for half relations.