ja-
[tʲæ-]
prefix
LanguageMarshallese
Meaning- not
- A prefix used to indicate negation or the opposite of a word.
Jalukwi
Do not take it.
Pronunciationtʲæ-
Part of speechprefix
Usage noteThis prefix attaches to the front of a word to negate its meaning.
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