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===Verb phrase=== | ===Verb phrase=== | ||
When two verbs follow each other, the main verb precedes the secondary verb. | When two verbs follow each other in a modifying-action relationship, the main verb (modifying verb) precedes the secondary verb (action). | ||
[mãɳɳa læjja mir tʰãn] | [mãɳɳa læjja mir tʰãn] | ||
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This also | ====Causative constructions==== | ||
This relationship also holds true for causative constructions where the causative precedes the other verb. | |||
[ʋãŋŋa norre tʰãn mir] | [ʋãŋŋa norre tʰãn mir] | ||