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The syntax ''vair'' + form of ''cha'' is used when comparing clauses: | The syntax ''vair'' + form of ''cha'' is used when comparing clauses: | ||
:'''''Ashfíl'azhal, lōkh tirṓj thols vair chakh | :'''''Ashfíl'azhal, lōkh tirṓj thols vair chakh lidanróo'k.''''' | ||
:''Congrats, you did [it] better than I expected.'' | :''Congrats, you did [it] better than I expected.'' | ||
The syntax ''vair'' + possessed form of the infinitive is used for clauses of the form "too ADJ for NOUN to VERB". | The syntax ''vair'' + possessed form of the infinitive is used for clauses of the form "too ADJ for NOUN to VERB". | ||
:'''''Khom ħi qōv lirwhálan vair shéerishawh | :'''''Khom ħi qōv lirwhálan vair shéerishawh thóols.''''' | ||
:be_at.3SG.I DEF.SG.I death COMP-evil than neglect-INF-1PL from-3SG.I | :be_at.3SG.I DEF.SG.I death COMP-evil than neglect-INF-1PL from-3SG.I | ||
:''Death is too evil for us to neglect.'' (lit. more evil than our neglecting it) | :''Death is too evil for us to neglect.'' (lit. more evil than our neglecting it) | ||