Contionary:j'

Jugsnorsk

Etymology

Inherited from Varhúsnorsk je, further etymology unknown, but several proposals exist, the most likely are:

• A natural sound that was originally used for calling someone's attention.
• A derivation of Old Norse ja, through an unrecorded usage as an interjection.

In modern Jugsnorsk, it has been considered as a vocative case affix, and due to its nature, this is largely accurate.

Pronunciation

• (Jugsnorsk) IPA^(key): /j(ɛ)/

(before a vowel) [j]

(before a consonant) [i]

(unless s-, f-, or h-) [ç]

Prefix

j' (affixed j')

1. the primary vocative particle

   j'hests ([çetʰ])

   O good steed

Usage notes

je always contracts when used, regardless register.