le
/e le
, mod.[contentless linking word]; because.
e le akconj.because I.
e le ngconj.because he/she/it.
elengcont.e le ng
lekcont.le ak
lekicont.le aki
lengcont.le ng
Examples:
> Because humans aren't as smart as animals.
> You, children, are to be pitied because your father has died.
> His family and the villagers were quite surprised at the boy's sudden good health and quick recovery.
> I didn't go to the party because my wife was sick.
> Don't go fishing because you'll get sicker (than you are now).
More Examples:
> I need to buy new clothes because my clothes are already small.
> Portions of this building can no longer be safely accessed, notably on the second floor.
> I heard we can literally fry eggs on the sidewalk because of the heat.
> So what if he is late, as long as he comes.
> The men and women from Ngeremlengui are ideal spouses because they are well-versed in customs and traditions.

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