-аасай
Mongolian
editAlternative forms
editPronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˈaːsɛː/
- Syllabification: аа‧сай (2 syllables)
Suffix
edit-аасай • (-aasaj) (Mongolian spelling ᠊ᠭᠠᠰᠠᠢ (-ɣasai))
- Used to mark the desiderative mood.
- Тэр яваасай. ― Ter javaasaj. ― I wish/if only he/she would go.
Usage notes
edit- Used to convey a desire like "I wish..." or "if only...".
Inflection
editVowel harmonic forms of -аасай
back vowel | front vowel | |
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unrounded | -аасай -aasaj | -ээсэй -eesej |
rounded | -оосой -oosoj | -өөсэй -öösej |