Compound Words

You can create new words not only by adding suffixes, but also by putting roots together. The result acts as if it were a single root. The word order is the same as in English: Modifier first.

Example 4.30. Compound Roots

cofo-
dog+food-
dog food
xaagahaepupit-
full+meal+basket-
full lunch basket

You can even add a new root after a derivational suffix.

Example 4.31. Compound Roots With Suffixes

cofxiaoxia-
dog+similar+food+similar-
foodlike substance for a doglike thing
epetepota
holy+opposite+agent
unholy being