[Algonquiana] ata- and âta 'although' in Cree

[Wolvengrey, Arok]

I have no evidence of ata-, though âta- (with the long vowel and thus the same as the free concessive) has been recorded.  I suspect, however, that this may have come from <an> instance<s> of intrusive material occurring within the preverb string, such that this might be a fairly rare occurrence.  Sorry I can't at this time comment further on whether there is any real difference between the two.

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Arok Wolvengrey
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Subject: [Algonquiana] ata- and âta 'although' in Cree

Dear Algonquianists,

I am looking for information on the use of the subordinator concessive prefix ata- in Cree (derived from âta 'although'). I tried to find examples in several text collections by Ahenakew and Wolfart, but could only find examples of the free word âta. If any of you has references on the use of this prefix (in particular, the difference with the free word), and examples sentences from any variety of Cree, I would be very grateful.

Best wishes,

Guillaume
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