Ya

ya-
=== Prefix ===
# forms adjectives and nouns denoting certain types of human relationships, such as:
## membership of an ethnic group or nation
##* yajuda Jewish, member of the Jewish people
##* yaagles Aglesi, member of the Aglesi people
##* yaamirika American, member of the American people
##* When used with ui, it denotes the people as a collective whole.
## familial relation/ancestry
##* yaabraam Abrahamite, descendant of Abraham
##* binyah yarisi mother of Risi
## intimate friendship
##* yazu iushapagwai a friend to you
# (varies by dialect, some use ei- instead) shows possession of a body part
#* yaye miens rhai With my head, I think.
ya
=== particle ===
# used as a copulative to bind adjectives to substantives
#* bele ya zu! You are good!
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