ma
Example from Scripture
Dirava ma eto, Ḡau ta aine vara gadobada daenai, ranu baine haridia.
God said, “Let there be an expanse in the middle of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.”
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1 commentAdditive and repetitive particle. Indicates continuation, repetition, or addition. Common in creation narrative: "Dirava ma eto" (God said again/also). Often paired with "lou" (again) for emphasis: "ma e hato lou" (dug again), "ma e hedinarai lou" (appeared again). Used for sequential actions: "ma e dae" (also came up), "ma e eno bou" (knew again). Functions like "and then" in narrative: "ma e mauri" (and lived again). Contrasts with simple "bona" (and) by adding sense of repetition or addition.
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