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=== Constituent order === | === Constituent order === | ||
Word order is SOV, although sentences frequently appear as OV due to pro-drop, or SV due the object and verb coming together to form a compound. A few constructs have a VSO form. | |||
=== Noun phrase === | === Noun phrase === | ||
=== Verb phrase === | === Verb phrase === | ||
There are transitive and intransitive verbs, but linking verbs are formed with attaching either -''tni'' "to become" or -''sdi'' "to remain" to an adjective. Transitive verbs can be used without an object, where the object of that verb is seen aa (null), with a number of possible interpretations. Intransitive verbs usually cannot be used with an object (unless in a different sense with a transitive meaning). | |||
=== Dependent clause === | === Dependent clause === | ||