ya-

prefix

1. forms adjectives and nouns denoting certain types of human relationships, such as:
   1. membership of an ethnic group or nation
      • yajuda Jewish, member of the Jewish people
      • yaagles Aglesi, member of the Aglesi people
      • yaamirika American, member of the American people
      • When used with ui, it denotes the people as a collective whole.
   2. familial relation/ancestry
      • yaabraam Abrahamite, descendant of Abraham
      • binyah yarisi mother of Risi
   3. intimate friendship
      • yazu iushapagwai a friend to you
2. (varies by dialect, some use ei- instead) shows possession of a body part
   • yaye miens rhai With my head, I think.