Datapoint Fanakalo/Tone

The demonstrative lo has two forms ('this' vs. 'that' differentiated by low and high tone). Likewise lo with high tone is a relative particle; lo with no tone marking is the article. Beyond this, tone is not relevant.

Values

Reduced tone system

Example 61-96:
Lo muntu lo yena funa mali ga wena, yena fikile izolo.
Lo
art
muntu
man
lo
rel
yena
he
fun-a
want-v
mali
money
ga
poss
wena,
you
yena
he
fik-ile
came-pst
izolo.
yesterday
The man who wants your money came yesterday.
Confidence:
Certain