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Verbs in '''Eḥeiθymme''' are predominantly aspectual, and show no overt morphological distinction to reflect time. Tenses are constructed typically by periphrasis. Mood is constructed via periphrasis for moods that are not indicative, subjunctive, or imperative, with one of several modal verbs. Voice is distinguished morphologically in unison with periphrasis. Person is marked directly on the verb by distinct morphemes. | Verbs in '''Eḥeiθymme''' are predominantly aspectual, and show no overt morphological distinction to reflect time. Tenses are constructed typically by periphrasis. Mood is constructed via periphrasis for moods that are not indicative, subjunctive, or imperative, with one of several modal verbs. Voice is distinguished morphologically in unison with periphrasis. Person is marked directly on the verb by distinct morphemes. | ||
Critical to the construction of the verb and verb phrase is the '''copula''', of which there exists both a '''positive''' and a '''negative''' | Critical to the construction of the verb and verb phrase is the '''copula''', of which there exists both a '''positive copula''' '''R-Y-D''' and a '''negative copula''' '''∅-M-N''' . Additionally, there exists an infinitive form of the verb that is used with modals. | ||
Since verbs are constructed regularly via predictable combinatorics, it is useful to make a generalized template with which to consult. | Since verbs are constructed regularly via predictable combinatorics, it is useful to make a generalized template with which to consult. | ||