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The infinitive form of the verb is represented with the prefix zai-. | The infinitive form of the verb is represented with the prefix zai-. | ||
=== Tenses === | ==== Tenses ==== | ||
Tenses indicate the time in which an action is taking place. All over the years tenses in Skegletorahh'gallã have been evolving. By the times of Old High Gallifreyan there were around 200 tenses but with the constant modernization of the language those tenses that were rarely used became obsolete. The actual Modern Gallifreyan has only 32 'practical' tenses plus other 10 for discussing Alternate Universes. | Tenses indicate the time in which an action is taking place. All over the years tenses in Skegletorahh'gallã have been evolving. By the times of Old High Gallifreyan there were around 200 tenses but with the constant modernization of the language those tenses that were rarely used became obsolete. The actual Modern Gallifreyan has only 32 'practical' tenses plus other 10 for discussing Alternate Universes. | ||
The following is a chart with all the verbal tenses in Skegletorahh'gallã. I'll be adding approximate English tense names for an easy future reference. | The following is a chart with all the verbal tenses in Skegletorahh'gallã. I'll be adding approximate English tense names for an easy future reference. | ||
The verb we'll be using as an example is zai'rherjy [zaiʢr.χer.ɟi] (to go). | The verb we'll be using as an example is zai'rherjy [zaiʢr.χer.ɟi] (to go). | ||
=== Imperative Mood === | === Imperative Mood === | ||