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====Negation Particles==== | ====Negation Particles==== | ||
The negation particles are ''mâ, an, hâ,'' and ''yâa''. Each of these serves a different function. | The negation particles are ''mâ, an, hâ,'' and ''yâa''. Each of these serves a different function. | ||
*''mâ'' is the default negation particle in main clauses and is used with the indicative. e.g. ''má | *''mâ'' is the default negation particle in main clauses and is used with the indicative. e.g. ''má qapo'' "I do not have". It can combine to clitic subject pronouns: | ||
**''mâ'' + ''an(an)'' → ''mâan(an)'' (for ''(an)'', see the next point) | **''mâ'' + ''an(an)'' → ''mâan(an)'' (for ''(an)'', see the next point) | ||
**''mâ'' + ''ad/athan'' → ''mâad/máathan'' | **''mâ'' + ''ad/athan'' → ''mâad/máathan'' | ||