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Chlouvānem's subjunctive mood (''milkausire darišam'') has a variety of uses and is most commonly found when introduced by certain particles. It can also be used in a main clause, either on its own or with some specific particles. Examples of particles requiring the subjunctive are ''pa'' (concerning), ''ras'' (to avoid), or ''najelai'' (maybe): | Chlouvānem's subjunctive mood (''milkausire darišam'') has a variety of uses and is most commonly found when introduced by certain particles. It can also be used in a main clause, either on its own or with some specific particles. Examples of particles requiring the subjunctive are ''pa'' (concerning), ''ras'' (to avoid), or ''najelai'' (maybe): | ||
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| phrase = læmibāgam ħildenu ālīce jālejildētte pa | | phrase = læmibāgam ħildenu ālīce jālejildētte pa ukulemīra. | ||
| gloss = team.<small>DIR.SG</small>. game-<small>ACC.SG</small>. that_way. win-<small>SUBJ.PERF.3.EXTERIOR-AGENT</small>. about. say-<small>IND.PERF | | gloss = team.<small>DIR.SG</small>. game-<small>ACC.SG</small>. that_way. win-<small>SUBJ.PERF.3.EXTERIOR-AGENT</small>. about. say-<small>IND.PERF-REP-3.INTERIOR.COMMON</small>. | ||
| translation = [They say] (s)he has/they have talked about how the team won the match. | | translation = [They say] (s)he has/they have talked about how the team won the match. | ||
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