A relevance-based analysis of ATI : a Kikuyu Particle

Abstract

This study is to explore the use of the particle at;in Kikuyu language. It has been inspired by the call of Blass in her book "that other so-called 'hearsay' particles might be usefully re-examined to see whether they ... occur in other than true 'hearsay' constructions, and should be reanalyzed as markers of interpretive use" (Blass 1990, 95). In this study, I will seek to show and explain the use of the particle at;first on the traditional basis and then Relevance theoretical basis. Only after this, that I will give the conclusion that will be based on the plausible analysis. It is my hope that this study will contribute in the current much talked about hearsay particle and interpretive use, and more so somehow help in the call of Bible translation.