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The causative exterior forms have a dynamic, causative meaning, while the causative interior ones are morphologically possible but practically never used: | The causative exterior forms have a dynamic, causative meaning, while the causative interior ones are morphologically possible but practically never used: | ||
: ''kåmbu | : ''kåmbu tatetyaisu'' – I put the bag down [in a standing position]. | ||
: ''samin | : ''samin tatemirtīde'' – they two seat the baby down. | ||
: ''kåmbu | : ''kåmbu tatayutisu'' – I put the bag down [in a horizontal position]. | ||
The English verb "to remain" is translated by ''lįnake'' (class 2 thematic). For the ''-tyā-'' verbs, it is used alone (with the appropriate prefix), while for the other two columns it is used as an auxiliary together with the infinitive of the positional verb: | The English verb "to remain" is translated by ''lįnake'' (class 2 thematic). For the ''-tyā-'' verbs, it is used alone (with the appropriate prefix), while for the other two columns it is used as an auxiliary together with the infinitive of the positional verb: |
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