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===Nouns=== | |||
Nouns (and pronouns) are declined by case. | |||
*'''Absolutive''': Citation form, used for the direct object of a verb, the object of adpositions, and predicative nouns. Personal pronouns have a distinct accusative form that is used for direct objects. | |||
*'''Nominative''': Subject of verb. | |||
*'''Genitive''': Possession. | |||
*'''Dative''': Recipient, benefactor, purpose. | |||
*'''Ablative''': Source. | |||
*'''Instrumental''': Instrument, means, agent, reason, time. | |||
*'''Comitative''': Accompaniment. | |||
*'''Locative''': Location. | |||
===Pronouns=== | ===Pronouns=== | ||
====Personal Pronouns==== | ====Personal Pronouns==== |
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