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''Instrument''
''Instrument''


The Instrument case is marked by the Subordinate predicate '''uzane''' (to use).  It denotes an instrument or means of completing an action.  It can be a tool such as a hammer that is used to pound in a nail.  It can be a weapon used to hurt or kill someone.  It can be the method of completing an action.
The Instrument case is marked by the Subordinate predicate '''uzanu''' (to use).  It denotes an instrument or means of completing an action.  It can be a tool such as a hammer that is used to pound in a nail.  It can be a weapon used to hurt or kill someone.  It can be the method of completing an action.


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Sac iz bitane op mano ap misa '''uzane cluba'''.  The man clubbed the woman.  (The man hit the woman using a club.)
Sac iz bitane op mano ap misa '''uzanu cluba'''.  The man clubbed the woman.  (The man hit the woman using a club.)


Sac iz bitane op mano ap mana '''uzane fista'''.  The man punched another man.  (The man hit the other man using (his) fist.)
Sac iz bitane op mano ap mana '''uzanu fista'''.  The man punched another man.  (The man hit the other man using (his) fist.)


Sac iz bitane op mano ap nela '''uzane hamara'''.  The man hammered in the nail.  (The man hit the nail using a hammer.)
Sac iz bitane op mano ap nela '''uzanu hamara'''.  The man hammered in the nail.  (The man hit the nail using a hammer.)


Sac iz beldane op mano ap veg bigan husi '''uzane brika'''.  The man built the very big house using bricks.
Sac iz beldane op mano ap veg bigan husi '''uzanu brika'''.  The man built the very big house using bricks.




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