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=== The auxiliary בּי ''bi'' ===
==== Clitic complex ====
===== The auxiliary בּי ''bi'' =====
The auxiliary בּי ''bi'' is used with predicates that are
The auxiliary בּי ''bi'' is used with predicates that are
* verbs,
* verbs,
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* adjectives,
* adjectives,
* adjuncts.
* adjuncts.
It forms part of the clause-initial clitic complex and begins an independent clause.
(בּי ''bi'' is the imperative and the infinitive form of the auxiliary.)
(בּי ''bi'' is the imperative and the infinitive form of the auxiliary.)