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:
> You, children, are to be pitied because your father has died.
> Rehina thought herself to be a big girl because she was wearing a dress.
> Don't go to the movies because you're to watch the house.
> I am very envious (or begrudging) of you because everything you have is very nice.
> I can watch/babysit the child because he behaved well last time.
More Examples:
> I need to buy new clothes because my clothes are already small.
> My attached (not blood) sister cares for me more than my real sisters because she always helps with all of my cultural obligations.
> Who is the best at pingpong at this school?
> I was driving a car and the police caught me because I don't have a license.
> The men and women from Ngeremlengui are ideal spouses because they are well-versed in customs and traditions.

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