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:*'''''{{term|moeiea}}''' {{term|oscülan}} {{term|salva}}''<br>'Little Oscus '''might like''' a book' | :*'''''{{term|moeiea}}''' {{term|oscülan}} {{term|salva}}''<br>'Little Oscus '''might like''' a book' | ||
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The subjunctive may also | The subjunctive may also be used as the '''optative subjunctive''', expressing what the speaker wishes may happen, or wishes had happened. These expresses a weaker or more generalised desire, as opposed to the desiderative mood. | ||
:*'''''{{term|proetēstī}}''' {{term|monde}}!''<br>''''May you be healthy''' and prosperous!' | :*'''''{{term|proetēstī}}''' {{term|monde}}!''<br>''''May you be healthy''' and prosperous!' | ||
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