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===Infinitive phrases=== | ===Infinitive phrases=== | ||
Infinitive phrases usually correspond to German ''zu''-infinitives, and are also used with some modals. | Infinitive phrases usually correspond to German ''zu''-infinitives, and are also used with some modals. | ||
They're of the form '' | They're of the form ''ă'' + VN + direct object + oblique objects, where ''ă'' lenites the VN unlike the imperfective marker ''ă(g)''. | ||
If there is a pronominal direct, ''a'' + possessive pronoun (for the pronominal object) + VN must be used, with contractions and mutations occurring as necessary. | If there is a pronominal direct, ''a'' + possessive pronoun (for the pronominal object) + VN must be used, with contractions and mutations occurring as necessary. | ||