User:Waahlis/ngán

Hrasic

Alternative forms

ղոն (Hayar Armenian)

Etymology

From the reflexive instrumental form of áng, ող, an impersonal pronoun. Itself from Proto-Menmer *aŋ.

Pronunciation

• (Literary Hrasic) IPA: /ˈᵑɡæn/
• (Common Hrasic) IPA: /ˈŋæn/

Pronoun

ngán reflexive instrumental (nominative áng)

1. By means of oneself.
2. By oneself.

   րոն-կին ղոն կւօ:

   Rán-gin ngán guo

   He makes it by himself.

Usage notes

The gender of the reflexive instrumental is determined by the subject of the action.

Adverb

ngán invariable

1. Automatically, in an automatic manner; without external control or intervention.

   դաևան-կի ղոն:

   Tayan-gi ngán.

   It works automatically.

2. Unconsciously, done out of habit.
3. Luckily, in a fortunate manner; with good success.

   թոն-դա տւօ ղոն:

   Thán-ta duo ngán.

   She lived a life of luck.

Noun

ngán inanimate unmarked collective (singulative ngana) regular

1. Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence.
2. A superstitious feeling that brings fortune or success.
3. success

Synonyms

• autó luck