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*'''Absolutive''': Unmarked. Used as the citation form, for nominal complements, for objects of adpositions, for the direct object of verbs, and for focused nominals. | *'''Absolutive''': Unmarked. Used as the citation form, for nominal complements, for objects of adpositions, for the direct object of verbs, and for focused nominals. | ||
*'''Nominative''': Marked with ''-(ï)n''. Used for the subject of verbs and the copula (even when dropped) except when focused. | *'''Nominative''': Marked with ''-(ï)n''. Used for the subject of verbs and the copula (even when dropped) except when focused. | ||
*'''Genitive''': Formed with the possessive prefix ''-ä-'' (with the appropriate concord prefix). | *'''Genitive''': Formed with the possessive prefix ''a- / -ä-'' (with the appropriate concord prefix). | ||
*'''Dative''': Class 17 prefix. Used for indirect object, destination, "to/for", "to the benefit of". | *'''Dative''': Class 17 prefix. Used for indirect object, destination, "to/for", "to the benefit of". | ||
*'''Ablative''': Class 16 prefix. Used for source, "against", "to the detriment of". | *'''Ablative''': Class 16 prefix. Used for source, "against", "to the detriment of". | ||