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===Verb phrase=== | ===Verb phrase=== | ||
====Passive constructions==== | |||
In passive constructions the word order remains the same as in the default word order. | |||
[norres tʰãn] | |||
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|''nor-e-s''||tan | |||
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|joy-{{sc|stat-mediopass}}||{{sc|1sg}} | |||
|} | |||
‘I am happy with myself’ | |||
====Chain construction==== | ====Chain construction==== | ||
When two verbs follow each other in a modifying-action relationship, the main verb (modifying verb) precedes the secondary verb (action). | When two verbs follow each other in a modifying-action relationship, the main verb (modifying verb) precedes the secondary verb (action). | ||