Combining Grar Beginnings

There are certain times when it becomes necessary to utilize the meaning of two (or more) grar beginnings. In these cases we must fuse or combine the grar beginnings. It is usually understood that the first grar beginning is 'enhanced' or modified by the second (and so on). Take the following example:

ex1[ENG]:        Mark is not quick.

ex1[LOJ]:         :a seis le ii.'ma2k.ii st.ne kruk q:

The combined grar beginnings are demonstrated with 'st.n_'. The '_.n_' construct contradicts the preceding grar beginning.

The following examples show us how combining grar beginnings provides for more precise communication.

ex2[ENG]:        Is Mark fast?

ex2a[LOJ]:       ?ca seis le ii.'ma2k.ii ste kruk q?

ex2b[LOJ]:       ?a seis le ii.'ma2k.ii st.ce kruk q?

ex2c[LOJ]:       ?a seis l.ce ii.'ma2k.ii ste kruk q?

These examples show how to question only parts of a statement or phrase. In English, as in most languages, this is accomplished by altering the tone or pitch of the phrase to focus attention on a particular component of the phrase. The first Lojsk example questions the entire concept of Mark being fast. The second questions only the 'fast-ness' of Mark. The third questions whether it's Mark that is fast.

Please note: the period between the grar beginnings is a full and complete stop in speech.

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