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Inherited from {{der|jugs|vhus|je}}, further etymology unknown, but several proposals exist, the most likely are:
Inherited from {{der|jugs|vhus|je}}, further etymology unknown, but several proposals exist, the most likely are:
*A natural sound that was originally used for calling someone's attention.
*A natural sound that was originally used for calling someone's attention.
*A derivation of {{der|jugs|non|ja}}, through an unrecorded usage as an interjection.
*A derivation of {{der|jugs|non|ja}}, through an unrecorded usage as an interjection. Though this is slightly more doubtful, as its ability to appear before ''i'' seems to suggest it had an *ʀ- originally.


In modern Jugsnorsk, it has been considered as a vocative case affix, and due to its nature, this is largely accurate.
In modern Jugsnorsk, it has been considered as a vocative case affix, and due to its nature, this is largely accurate.

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Jugsnorsk

Etymology

Inherited from Varhúsnorsk je, further etymology unknown, but several proposals exist, the most likely are:

  • A natural sound that was originally used for calling someone's attention.
  • A derivation of Old Norse ja, through an unrecorded usage as an interjection. Though this is slightly more doubtful, as its ability to appear before i seems to suggest it had an *ʀ- originally.

In modern Jugsnorsk, it has been considered as a vocative case affix, and due to its nature, this is largely accurate.

Pronunciation

(before a vowel) [j]
(before a consonant) [i]
(unless s-, f-, or h-) [ç]

Prefix

j'

  1. the primary vocative particle, sometimes called the vocative case affix
    j'hests ([ˈçetʰ])
    O good steed
Usage notes

je always contracts when used, regardless register.