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In prose, a clause is negated by adding ''ba'' before the verb and using the particle ''duš'' before the absolutive (object of transitive verbs, or subject of intransitive verbs) constituent. ''Duš'' combines with determiners ''nV'' and ''vV'' to form ''dun'' and ''du''. | In prose, a clause is negated by adding ''ba'' before the verb and using the particle ''duš'' before the absolutive (object of transitive verbs, or subject of intransitive verbs) constituent. ''Duš'' combines with determiners ''nV'' and ''vV'' to form ''dun'' and ''du''. | ||
*'' | *''Ba ytarrě.'' = He does not bark. | ||
*''Ba ytarrě dun pyžad.'' = The dog does not bark. | *''Ba ytarrě dun pyžad.'' = The dog does not bark. | ||
*''Ba ytmě dun qasi.'' (NEG 3SG.N-eat-3SG.M NEG.ABS-NE fruits) = He does not eat fruits. | *''Ba ytmě dun qasi.'' (NEG 3SG.N-eat-3SG.M NEG.ABS-NE fruits) = He does not eat fruits. | ||