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| The abstract demonstrative (referring to sentences or facts) is ''suð''. | | The abstract demonstrative (referring to sentences or facts) is ''suð''. |
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| ===Words for yes and no===
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| *''in'' (from *hinn "indeed") = 'yes' in reply to a present-copula sentence
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| *''lu'' = 'no' in reply to a present-copula sentence
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| *''ríð'' (from rahīδī "I saw") = past 'yes'
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| *''lu fow'' (from lū 3aśō inflected) = past 'no'
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| *''jąf'' (from ja3śē, inflected) = future 'yes'
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| *''lu jąf'' (inflected) = future 'no'
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| *''bal'' = imperative 'no'
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| ''xé'' may be added before any of these words to strengthen these: ''"Ti bø xehpin te?" "Xé in."'' = "Do you like tea?" "Of course."
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| ===Verb phrase=== | | ===Verb phrase=== |