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Roots consisted of a sequence of consonants plus an inherent vowel. Schwebeablaut was used, so the vowel could change places. The roots could be of the form | Roots consisted of a sequence of consonants plus an inherent vowel. Schwebeablaut was used, so the vowel could change places. The roots could be of the form | ||
#biconsonantal roots alternating between CVC and CCV. Example: sep ~ spe 'to walk' | #biconsonantal roots alternating between CVC and CCV. Example: sep ~ spe 'to walk' | ||
#triconsonantal roots alternating between CCVC and CVCC. Example: ptsun ~ putsn 'live' | #triconsonantal roots alternating between CCVC and CVCC (and CCCV?). Example: ptsun ~ putsn 'live' | ||
Various prefixes, infixes and suffixes were added to derive words. | Various prefixes, infixes and suffixes were added to derive words. | ||