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=== * From Verbs === | === * From Verbs === | ||
=== * From Adforms=== | === * From Adforms=== | ||
== | == Syntax == | ||
=== | === Word order === | ||
The Subject goes before the object whenever possible, indefinite arguments are placed before the verb, definite arguments after, possible word orders are: | |||
*VSO - Both arguments are definite | |||
*SVO - Subject is indefinite and object is definite | |||
*OVS - Object is indefinite and subject is definite | |||
==== '' | *SOV - Both arguments are indefinite | ||
Indirect objects are placed after the subject and object whenever possible. | |||
==== ''Adpositions'' ==== | |||
live next.to 1s.{{smallcaps|nom}} park.{{smallcaps|abs}}.{{smallcaps|pat}} | |||
I live next to the park | |||
is above toy.{{smallcaps|nom}} television.{{smallcaps|abs}}.{{smallcaps|pat}} {{smallcaps|objm}}.is on living.room | |||
The toy is above the television on the living room | |||
=== * Clauses === | === * Clauses === | ||
==== ''* Declarative'' ==== | ==== ''* Declarative'' ==== | ||
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=== * Coordination === | === * Coordination === | ||
=== * Subordination === | === * Subordination === | ||
== * Writing system == | == * Writing system == | ||
=== * Alphabet === | === * Alphabet === | ||