Learn β Tones
Tones in Khoekhoegowab
Khoekhoegowab is a tonal language. Tone changes the meaning of a word.
High Tone
Marked with an acute accent: Γ‘, Γ©, Γ, Γ³, ΓΊ
Low Tone
Unmarked or marked with grave accent.
Examples
- gΔ (high) β lie, tell lies
- ga (low) β purposive particle
- kΔ β get lost
- ka β if (auxiliary)
Quiz β Test Your Knowledge
1. How is high tone marked?
2. What does gΔ high tone mean?