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===Functions of the cases=== | ===Functions of the cases=== | ||
Qivattutannguaq has 6 or 7 cases depending on register. | Qivattutannguaq has 6 or 7 cases depending on register. | ||
*The nominative is used for subjects and predicate objects. In Prisinitutannguaq, it is also used for direct objects. | *The nominative is used for subjects and predicate objects. In Prisinitutannguaq, it is also used for direct objects, and the -q and -n endings are dropped. | ||
*Dative objects and benefactives use the dative. It is also used for "have", as in Latin. | *Dative objects and benefactives use the dative. It is also used for "have", as in Latin. | ||
*The genitive is used for attributive possession and "belongs to" possession. Genitives come befire nouns. | *The genitive is used for attributive possession and "belongs to" possession. Genitives come befire nouns. | ||