-kâ

Khiamniungan Naga Etymology Likely a grammaticalized verb that originally meant "to move" or "to carry". Pronunciation kix /ka⁵²/ Directional suffix kix suffix A general directional suffix that completes a motion verb and gives it a sense of deliberate, goal-oriented movement. It often, but not always, implies motion towards a goal or along a defined path. To move with a specific, directed purpose; to go in a specified direction. Usage notes This suffix is typically attached to a morpheme that specifies the path (e.g., `shī-` 'towards', `phù-` 'straight', `làiûi-` 'down', `làishā-` 'up'). It contrasts with other suffixes like --khúa (which specifically means "to go away"), by being more neutral or goal-oriented. Example Breakdown: lai shika: to come (towards the speaker). lai shi- (path: towards) + `-ka` (directional suffix) = "to move towards" lai phuka: to come/go on a straight road. `lai phu-` (path: straight) + `-ka` (directional suffix) = "to move straight along" lai uika: to walk downward. `lai ui-` (path: down) + `-ka` (directional suffix) = "to move downward" lai shaka: to walk upwards. `lai sha-` (path: up) + `-ka` (directional suffix) = "to move upward"