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The infix ''-i-'' is used with verbs and denotes imaginary actions. When put in the perfective aspect, it it used to mark actions that could happen, but never did (''subjunctive''). On the other hand, when it is used with verbs in the prospective aspect, it shows that the action may happen, оr may not, depending on the circumstances (''conditional''). | The infix ''-i-'' is used with verbs and denotes imaginary actions. When put in the perfective aspect, it it used to mark actions that could happen, but never did (''subjunctive''). On the other hand, when it is used with verbs in the prospective aspect, it shows that the action may happen, оr may not, depending on the circumstances (''conditional''). | ||
For example: ''Du | For example: ''Du tíx'''í''' ku títhiax dú!'' (I would have come if you called me!) or ''Du pát'''i'''a katou áx teu'' (I will do it if I have time). Compare this with: ''Du tixi ku títhixax dú!'' (I came because you called me) and ''Du pata katou áx teu'' (I will do it for I have the time). | ||
===Intransitive Verbs as Adjectives=== | ===Intransitive Verbs as Adjectives=== | ||