Affixes

There are three main types of affixes: prefixes, infixes, and suffixes. 

Prefixes are words that add at the beginning of a word or stem or rooword.

Suffixes are words that add at the end of a word.

Infixes are wordsthat add in the middle of word 

Examples of Suffixes include ;- wu, wa, a, e, i, o, u. 

Examples of Prefixes include;- i, o, an, a, wan, yin.

More examples of Suffixes include;- 

Prefixes can indicate various grammatical aspects such as subject, object, tense, and mood. 

For example, prefixes can denote the subject of a verb (who is performing an action) or the object (who is receiving an action), and they may also mark negation.

More examples of Prefixes include;-

Prefix in Lango is the subject marker that is attached to verbs to indicate the subject (the doer of the action) in a sentence. In Lango language, verb is often marked with prefixes to show who is performing the action. For instance;- consider the verb root "woti" (go), depending on who is going, different prefixes are added:

These examples illustrate how prefixes in Lango can be used to change the meaning of verbs by indicating different subjects. It's important to note that the actual forms can vary based on dialect and context, and these are simplified examples to illustrate the concept of prefixes in the language. Lango's rich morphological system means that a thorough study of its grammar is necessary to fully understand and appreciate its complexity.

Lango, as in many languages, verb tenses are marked to indicate the time of action, including present, past, and future. The tense is often indicated through changes at the beginning (prefixes) or within the verb. It's important to note that linguistic practices can vary, and specific dialects or regional variations might have unique features. However, a general overview can be provided based on common practices in Luo languages, to which Lango belongs.

Present Tense: Indicates an action that is currently happening or a general truth.

• Prefix: Often, the present tense doesn't require a special prefix, but the verb form can change to indicate present action.

Example:

Past Tense: Indicates an action that has already happened.

• Prefix: The past tense can be indicated by prefixes or changes in the verb. In many Nilotic hamite languages, specific markers are used, but these can vary.
• Example: "Aneno" could be understood as "I saw" in a general past tense context, depending on the specific verb form used.

Future Tense: Indicates an action that will happen.

• Prefix: Future tense might be indicated by specific prefixes or auxiliary verbs that show intention or future action.
• Example: "Aneno" might mean "I will see," indicating a future action.

These examples are illustrative and based on common patterns in Luo languages. Lango language specifics, including verb conjugation and tense marking, can vary, and these examples might not capture all nuances or regional variations. The verb roots here are used in a hypothetical sense, as actual Lango verbs may conjugate differently.

Learning a language's tense system involves understanding not just prefixes but also the broader grammatical structure, including verb conjugation, suffixes, and sometimes tonal changes. For precise conjugations, studying specific language resources or lessons on Lango would be beneficial.

In Lango, as in many languages, mood is expressed to convey the speaker's attitude towards the action described by the verb, such as whether it is a wish, a command, a possibility, or a necessity. The mood of a verb can significantly change its meaning and the overall message of a sentence. 

Here are some examples of mood in Lango, focusing on imperative, subjunctive, and indicative moods, which are common across many languages.

Imperative Mood

The imperative mood is used for commands or requests.

• Direct Command: "Eat your food!"
  • In Lango, this might be structured as: "Cam dek ni!" (where "Cam" could hypothetically represent an imperative form of the verb "to eat," though actual verb forms will vary).
• Request: "First come here."
  • A Lango equivalent could be: "Kong bin kan!" (with "bin" being a polite form of a verb meaning "to come").

Subjunctive Mood

The subjunctive mood expresses wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.

• Wish: "I wish I were there."
  • Hypothetically in Lango: "An aparo an bedo kunu" (where "bedo" could represent a subjunctive form of the verb "to be").
• Hypothetical Situation: "If I were king, I would change the law."
  • Possible Lango form: "Kono-nwongo abedo won-nyaci, an nwongo aloko en cik" (using "nwongo aloko" as a hypothetical form for "would do").

Indicative Mood

The indicative mood states facts or asks questions about the reality of a situation.

• Statement of fact: "He goes to school."
  • In Lango, this might be: "En woto I ka-kwan" (where "woto" is an indicative form of the verb "to go").
• Question: "Do you speak Lango?"
  • A Lango question might be: "Yin I loko Lango?" (with "loko" indicating an indicative mood used for asking questions).

These examples are illustrative and use hypothetical verb forms to demonstrate how moods might be expressed in a language similar to Lango. Actual conjugation, tense marking, and mood expression can be quite complex and vary significantly. For accurate learning and understanding, it's essential to refer to specific Lango language resources or lessons that cover the nuances and regional variations of the language.