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===Nouns=== | ===Nouns=== | ||
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Nouns (and pronouns) are declined by case. Case markers (which can be analyzed as postpositions) go at the end of a nominal phrase. They can also come after infinitives and subjunctives. | Nouns (and pronouns) are declined by case. Case markers (which can be analyzed as postpositions) go at the end of a nominal phrase. They can also come after infinitives and subjunctives. After verbs, either the independent forms or the clitic forms may be used. | ||
*'''Absolutive''': Citation form, used for the direct object of a verb, the object of most adpositions, and predicative nouns. Personal pronouns have a distinct accusative form that is used for direct objects. | *'''Absolutive''': Citation form, used for the direct object of a verb, the object of most adpositions, and predicative nouns. Personal pronouns have a distinct accusative form that is used for direct objects. | ||
*'''Nominative''': Used for the subject of a verb. Formed as follows: | *'''Nominative''': Used for the subject of a verb. Formed as follows: | ||