Verse:Mwail/Old Gloob: Difference between revisions
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The infinitive is used in reason clauses, time clauses, indirect speech (as the infinitive copula ''va̋cs'' + participle) whose truth is believed strongly by the speaker, and more rarely purpose clauses. The possessor of the infinitive represents the verb's subject. | The infinitive is used in reason clauses, time clauses, indirect speech (as the infinitive copula ''va̋cs'' + participle) whose truth is believed strongly by the speaker, and more rarely purpose clauses. The possessor of the infinitive represents the verb's subject. | ||
It is often used | It is often used in dependent clauses where jussive would be inappropriate. | ||
======Supine====== | ======Supine====== | ||
The supine is used as a complement to certain verbs and in any other situation calling for a verb with no independent subject or TAM, and is used adverbially with prepositions. The ''supine absolute'' construction formed with the supine indicates a manner of action or simultaneous action. The possessor of the supine represents the verb's object. | The supine is used as a complement to certain verbs and in any other situation calling for a verb with no independent subject or TAM, and is used adverbially with prepositions. The ''supine absolute'' construction formed with the supine indicates a manner of action or simultaneous action. The possessor of the supine represents the verb's object. | ||