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====Explanation of noun cases==== | ====Explanation of noun cases==== | ||
The absolutive case is used for the subject of transitive verbs, and both the subject and direct object of transitive verbs. | The absolutive case is used for the subject of transitive verbs, and both the subject and direct object of transitive verbs. | ||
The ablative case is used to mark the possessor of a possessed noun, the "source" of verbs of production, and the starting | The ablative case is used to mark the possessor of a possessed noun, the "source" of verbs of production, and the starting | ||
point of verbs of motion. | point of verbs of motion. | ||
The oblique case is used for all adjunct noun roles. | The oblique case is used for all adjunct noun roles. | ||
The dative case is used to mark indirect objects, the "output" of verbs of production, and the destination of verbs of movement. | The dative case is used to mark indirect objects, the "output" of verbs of production, and the destination of verbs of movement. | ||
==Verbs== | ==Verbs== | ||
===Verb class prefixes=== | ===Verb class prefixes=== |
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