Prepositions introduce a prepositional phrase and govern the prepositional case when the complement is a noun, a pronoun, or an adjective.
Prepositions in Naucan express location, direction, possession, means, cause, time, and other relational meanings. Some prepositions have overlapping functions depending on context.
Below is a list of Naucan prepositions, grouped by general function:
Distinguishing Similar Prepositions
Some Naucan prepositions have closely related meanings but differ in subtle semantic and usage criteria.
ken vs. mot
ken
Core meaning: Direct motion in a specific direction.
Semantic criterion: Indicates movement toward or into an area or path.
mot
Core meaning: General orientation or facing toward a direction.
Semantic criterion: Emphasizes trajectory or alignment (e.g. looking or heading toward) rather than actual movement or arrival.