ahala

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See also: Ahala

Basque[edit]

Adverb[edit]

ahala (not comparable)

  1. just after
  2. to the maximum extent

Usage notes[edit]

In the first sense it is normally used after the participle form of a verb, in the second one after the short form. It is also used (in a generally non-productive way) to form phrasal adverbs with the structure [short form]+ahala+[short form], as gerta ahala gerta (come what may).

Noun[edit]

ahala

  1. absolutive singular of ahal

Further reading[edit]

  • "ahala" in Euskaltzaindiaren Hiztegia [Dictionary of the Basque Academy], euskaltzaindia.eus
  • ahala” in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], euskaltzaindia.eus

Wauja[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /aˈha.la/, [aˈha.lɐ]

Verb[edit]

ahala

  1. (transitive) he/she/it surpasses, exceeds (someone or something)
    Ahalapai kyanka oweken.
    [She's] much taller [than he is]. (lit., [She] greatly surpasses his bigness.)
    Kaukuanapai jano. Ahalapai natu. Ahatain pata nikiyejepei.
    [He's a] superb shot, that one. He surpasses me. I'm only a little skilled.

References[edit]

  • E. Ireland field notes. Needs to be checked by native speaker.