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The word for 'than' is ''ăngi'' 'surpass', and ''rech'' is not necessary when ''ăngi'' is used. Colloquially the similar-sounding ''ngie'' 'like' may be used instead. | The word for 'than' is ''ăngi'' 'surpass', and ''rech'' is not necessary when ''ăngi'' is used. Colloquially the similar-sounding ''ngie'' 'like' may be used instead. | ||
For comparing two verbs or clauses, you need to use | For comparing two verbs or clauses, you need to use | ||
''ăngi fi moang'' or ''ăngi foang'' lit. 'than that which' | ''ăngi fi moang'' or ''ăngi foang'' lit. 'than that which' | ||
:'''''Fi ngăngap chea hoth rech pădräw ăngi foang rie chea fnga tăfongdual.''''' | |||
:''The car ran faster than I could catch up.'' | |||
There are no imperatives for adjectives; one uses ''ieng'' 'do', ''căfol'' 'become', or ''ămtüs'' 'remain' with the adjective depending on the situation. For example: | There are no imperatives for adjectives; one uses ''ieng'' 'do', ''căfol'' 'become', or ''ămtüs'' 'remain' with the adjective depending on the situation. For example: | ||