Relative Clauses

This page details the structure and use of relative clauses within the Bodzikan language.

Bodzikan relative clauses are constructed using relative pronouns that convey the same information (gender, number, etc.) as the case suffixes used in nouns. Phonetically, relative pronouns differ from case suffixes only in that the consonant used is voiced. In suffixes, the consonant is always unvoiced. Relative pronouns always come first in relative clauses. Additionally, the particle "c" (pronounced [ts]) must always be placed at the terminus of the relative clause. In other words, all relative clauses are constructed using the following pattern:

(relative pronoun) - clause - c [ts].

Examples: It is also possible to attach postpositional suffixes to relative pronouns.

Moršake þete akekþ tak c.                      The house into which I ran.

Jastakă căskă akič tak c.                        The carnival during which I worked.