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===Dependent clauses=== | ===Dependent clauses=== | ||
Follow the same word order as main clauses (SOV, etc). Subordinating particles directly precede the verb, unless they are used for other functions (such as possession). | Follow the same word order as main clauses (SOV, etc). Subordinating particles directly precede the verb, unless they are used for other functions (such as possession). | ||
====Relative clauses==== | ====Relative clauses and possession==== | ||
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Relativizing particle: ''a-'' (attaches to verb) | Relativizing particle: ''a-'' (attaches to verb) | ||
The relativizing particle may take pronominal concord prefixes to agree with noun being modified, but this is optional. It combines as ''-ä-''. | |||
The relativizing particle is also used with nouns/pronouns for the possessive, in which case it attaches to the possessor. | |||
Like most modifiers, relative clauses and possessors precede the noun they modify. | |||
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Relativizing particle: ''a-'' (with prefix: ''-ä-'') | |||
When used with a verb, the relativizing particle takes pronominal concord prefixes and replaces the subject concord prefix. | |||
The relativizing particle is also used with nouns/pronouns for the possessive, in which case it attaches to the possessor. | The relativizing particle is also used with nouns/pronouns for the possessive, in which case it attaches to the possessor. With possession, concord prefixes agree with the possessed (but are optional). | ||
Like most modifiers, relative clauses and possessors precede the noun they modify. | Like most modifiers, relative clauses and possessors precede the noun they modify. | ||