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=====Applicative===== | =====Applicative===== | ||
The applicative form has the function to promote an [[w:oblique argument|oblique argument]] of a verb to the core object argument, and indicates the oblique role within the meaning of the verb. When the applicative voice is applied to a verb, its [[w:valency|valency]] may be increased by one. The applicative in Asaari is parted in four; applicative proper, benefactive, malefactive and locative. The applicative proper has mainly comitative and instrumental functions. | The applicative form has the function to promote an [[w:oblique argument|oblique argument]] of a verb to the core object argument, and indicates the oblique role within the meaning of the verb. When the applicative voice is applied to a verb, its [[w:valency|valency]] may be increased by one. The applicative in Asaari is parted in four; applicative proper, benefactive, malefactive and locative. The applicative proper has mainly comitative and instrumental functions. | ||
*''He | *''He writes a letter with a pen.'' - ''Tìyitlá'' '''apuéni''' ''ayítlisi''. | ||
*''He | *''He fetches wood with his hands.'' - ''Tìhem'' '''arási''' ''tsáran''. | ||
*''He | *''He fetches it with me.'' - ''Tìhemir'' '''asími'''. | ||