וְ/אֵֽי
𐤅/𐤀𐤉
ʼay
and what
Interrogative particle meaning 'where?' and, by extension, inquires about place, location, presence, or absence. Primarily functions as a direct question about the whereabouts or situation, especially of persons or objects. In contexts expressing loss, absence, or disregard, it can further signal dismay or incredulity ('where is...?').
kai "Where" (Lozi)Jonah 1:8 · Word #17
Lexicon H335
| Lemma | אַי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤉 |
| Transliteration | ʼay |
| Strong's | H335 |
| Definition | Interrogative particle meaning 'where?' and, by extension, inquires about place, location, presence, or absence. Primarily functions as a direct question about the whereabouts or situation, especially of persons or objects. In contexts expressing loss, absence, or disregard, it can further signal dismay or incredulity ('where is...?'). |
Morphology HC/Ti
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | i — Interrogative — Interrogative |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and what |
SIBI-P1 Translation H335-06
and where?
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + interrogative particle אַי; invariable particle form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The base particle אַי asks about presence or absence ('where?') from the root expressing nonexistence. The prefixed וְ is the conjunction 'and,' so the combined form is rendered 'and where?' preserving both morphology and core sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and where?
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately captures the conjunction plus interrogative; this is idiomatic in the context of the questioning. |
Bantu Hebrew
וְ/אֵֽי (ʼay) — Interrogative particle meaning 'where?' and, by extension, inquires about place, location, presence, or absence. Primarily functions as a direct question about the whereabouts or situation, especially of persons or objects. In contexts expressing loss, absence, or disregard, it can further signal dismay or incredulity ('where is...?').
| Word | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| kai | Where | Lozi |