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===Constituent order=== | ===Constituent order=== | ||
Finite clauses have unmarked word order | Finite clauses have unmarked word order SV, OAV and use ergative syntax: | ||
preverb dir_obj subj ind_obj verb place manner time. | preverb dir_obj subj ind_obj verb place manner time. | ||
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Infinitive clauses are VSO and accusative; the preposition ''mi'' must be used before a direct object in infinitive clauses. | Infinitive clauses are VSO and accusative; the preposition ''mi'' must be used before a direct object in infinitive clauses. | ||
''Mi''-infinitive clauses lack the ergative argument when using transitive verbs, and use OV order and accusative syntax | ''Mi''-infinitive clauses lack the ergative argument when using transitive verbs, and use OV order and accusative syntax | ||
An example of a clause with a transitive verb: | An example of a clause with a transitive verb: | ||