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jon't is the way of speaking toki pona that avoids using "jo", in favor of other words like "poki". |
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'''{{tp|jo}}n't''' is a common [[:Category:Styles of Toki Pona|style]] of [[Toki Pona]] that avoids using the word {{tp|[[jo]]}}. |
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To most users, {{tp|jo}}n't involves restructuring sentences to compensate for the loss of {{tp|jo}}, so it generally does not change Toki Pona [[grammar]]. |
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==Motivations== |
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Many [[Tokiponist]]s view {{tp|jo}} as a [[calque]] of the English word "have". |
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==Strategies== |
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In some situations, {{tp|[[poki]]}} can be used. |
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[[Category:Styles of Toki Pona]] |
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Revision as of 21:43, 7 December 2023
jon't is a common style of Toki Pona that avoids using the word jo.
To most users, jon't involves restructuring sentences to compensate for the loss of jo, so it generally does not change Toki Pona grammar.
Motivations
Many Tokiponists view jo as a calque of the English word "have".
Strategies
In some situations, poki can be used.