Nkwen is a tone language, that is, a language in which variations in pitch distinguish different words. Tone marks on words can change their pronunciation and meaning when used in isolation and in sentences. Tone variation also makes differences in tenses. When writing this language the different tone marks should be seriously considered. The following tone marks are observed in the Nkwen language:
Tag Archives: The /b/ sound in Nkwen Language
Nkwen Language The Future Tense
THE TODAY FUTURE F1
Marked by “bə”, the events or situations in this tense are to be completed a few minutes or a few hours from the moment of speaking on the same day. The certainty that the action will take place is very high.
Nkwen Language The /b/ sound
B b
bǝ̀forǝ → rats