Andrés Pablo Salanova

1. Introduction In this paper, we examine the various uses of the particle nooka’ of Enlhet, an Enlhet–Enenlhet language of western Paraguay spoken by approximately 8000 individuals, and attempt to establish its core meaning.1 To begin understanding the contribution of this particle, take the following representative examples.2 1. The speaker steps outside and sees that the ground is wet: Maamek’aa nooke la’a rain nooka’ la’a ‘It rained [it turns out].’ 2.