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-aꞌnikyaꞌsha

[a-ni-kya-sha]

suffix

LanguageChickasaw

Meaning
  1. Modal verb suffix reflecting that the action/event/state expressed by the verb might happen.
  2. modal suffix indicating possibility
  3. This is a verb suffix used to show that an action or event might happen.
Examples

Nokfa-aꞌnikyaꞌsha.

He might be angry.

Hottopa-aꞌnikyaꞌsha.

He might be in pain.

Pronunciationa-ni-kya-sha

Part of speechsuffix

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Usage noteThis suffix attaches directly to the end of a verb to express uncertainty or potential.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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