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=====Non-finite forms===== | =====Non-finite forms===== | ||
The non-finite forms are | The non-finite forms are the participle and two infinitives. | ||
The participle is principally used in relative clauses. The tense of a participle is relative to the tense of the main clause. | The participle is principally used in relative clauses. The tense of a participle is relative to the tense of the main clause. | ||
The | The first infinitive is used in reason clauses, time clauses, indirect speech (as the first infinitive copula ''váls'' + participle) whose truth is believed strongly by the speaker, and more rarely purpose clauses. The possessor of the first infinitive represents the verb's subject. | ||
The | The second infinitive is used as a complement to certain verbs and in any other situation calling for a verb with no independent subject or TAM, and is used adverbially with prepositions. The ''infinitive absolute'' construction formed with the second infinitive (not to be confused with the infinitive absolute form in Biblical Hebrew) indicates a manner of action or simultaneous action. The possessor of the second infinitive represents the verb's object. | ||
====Conjugation==== | ====Conjugation==== | ||