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mata

[ˈmaː.taː]

particle

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Meaning
  1. not
  2. A particle used to negate a statement or indicate absence.
Examples

Kèku wënchi mata kuwatuu?

Why don't you know?

Pronunciationˈmaː.taː

Part of speechparticle

Usage notePlaced before the verb to express negation.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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