Re: Rinya cases

Christophe Grandsire wrote:

> Daniel Andreasson wrote:
> > I can choose for myself? Oh, Thanks! :)
>
>         Yes, I tend to be very democratic :) .
Well, you *are* a conlanger, so that must be true then.

> > Or what do you mean with "delative"?
> > My definition is: "a case which expresses motion downward
> > from the referent of the noun it marks."
> >
>
>         It is also my definition. But "motion from" can be taken
> metaphorically, hence my idea.
Yes, I see your point.

> Originative is a case I use in Azak to
> show the origin, whether spatial or temporal (since). It isn't used in
> Azak with a metaphorical meaning, but it could, that's why I got the
> idea. But as the word "originative" is not a much employed name for
> cases, you can give it the definition you want (well, as long as it
> bears a resemblance with origin).
I've never heard it before (which leads to the conclusion that
I haven't done my Azak-homework... ;).
I think I'll go with that for now (=> for ever).
Maybe I'll mention you in my credits when I get rich and famous.
Although I don't see that happening in the near future alas.
(studying linguistics and all.)

> You see, I'm very democratic :) .
Yeah, thanks,

Daniel