shi-

See also: Appendix:Variations of "shi"

Mohawk

Prefix

shi-

  1. (coincident prefix)
    1. while, as
    2. similar

References

  • Nora Deering, Helga H. Delisle (1976) Mohawk: A teaching grammar (preliminary version), Quebec: Manitou College, page 433

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃɪ̀-/

Prefix

shi-

  1. my, me (often indicates primary or inalienable possession, in opposition to she-. See for example abeʼ, shibeʼ)
    -gaan (arm) + ‎shi- → ‎shigaan (my arm)
    -jáád (leg) + ‎shi- → ‎shijáád (my leg)

See also

Navajo possessive pronouns
singular dual plural
1st person shi- nihi- danihi-
2nd person ni- nihi- danihi-
3rd person bi-
4th person (3o) yi-
4th person (3a) ha-, hw-
indefinite person (3i) a-

Pipil

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃi/

Prefix

shi-

  1. (personal) you, second-person subject subjunctive marker.
    Shikilwi ma wiki
    Tell her/him to come here

See also

Pipil verb subject markers
singular plural
1st person ni- ti-
2nd person ti- (shi-) an- (shi-)
3rd person - -