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===Functions of the cases=== | ===Functions of the cases=== | ||
*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. Genitives come befire nouns. | *The genitive is used for attributive possession and "belongs to" possession. Genitives come befire nouns. | ||
*The direct object of a negated verb takes the genitive: | *The direct object of a negated verb takes the genitive: | ||
**''Suwaa iwiti walkun.'' = The dog saw a wolf. | **''Suwaa iwiti walkun.'' = The dog saw a wolf. | ||