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Infinitive phrases usually correspond to German ''zu''-infinitives, and also used with some modals. | Infinitive phrases usually correspond to German ''zu''-infinitives, and also used with some modals. | ||
They're of the form [direct object] + ''a'' + VN + oblique objects, where ''a'' lenites the VN. If there is a pronominal direct, ''a'' + possessive pronoun + VN must be used, with contractions occurring as necessary. | They're of the form [direct object] + ''a'' + VN + oblique objects, where ''a'' lenites the VN. If there is a pronominal direct, ''a'' + possessive pronoun + VN must be used, with contractions occurring as necessary. | ||
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*ner a łasagh = to light a candle (eine Kerze anzuzünden) | |||
*matone a thavertz = to give a gift (ein Geschenk zu geben) | |||
==Phrasebook== | ==Phrasebook== | ||