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===Infinitive phrases=== | ===Infinitive phrases=== | ||
Infinitive phrases usually correspond to German ''zu''-infinitives, and also used with some modals. | Infinitive phrases usually correspond to German ''zu''-infinitives, and also used with some modals. | ||
They're of the form [direct object] + ''a'' + VN + oblique objects, where ''a'' lenites the VN. If there is a pronominal direct, ''a'' + possessive pronoun + VN must be used, with contractions occurring as necessary. | They're of the form [direct object] + ''a'' + VN + oblique objects, where ''a'' lenites the VN. | ||
If there is a pronominal direct, ''a'' + possessive pronoun + VN must be used, with contractions and mutations occurring as necessary. | |||
Examples: | Examples: | ||
*''matone a thavertz'' = to give a gift (''ein Geschenk zu geben'') | *''matone a thavertz'' = to give a gift (''ein Geschenk zu geben'') | ||
*''o thavertz dom'' = to give it (masc.) to me | *''o thavertz dom'' = to give it (masc.) to me | ||
*''o tavertz dom'' = to give it fem.)/them to me | |||
==Phrasebook== | ==Phrasebook== | ||