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===Word order=== | ===Word order=== | ||
High Sjowaázh is non-configurational. Noun phrases are head-final. | High Sjowaázh is non-configurational. Noun phrases are head-final. | ||
===Wackernagel's | ===Wackernagel's law=== | ||
Most conjunctions and clitics obey Wackernagel's | Most conjunctions and clitics obey Wackernagel's law; they come in second position in the clause. | ||
===Relative clauses=== | ===Relative clauses=== | ||
Relative clauses are formed by attaching the nominalizing clitic ''=in'' after the clause. On the other hand, verbal nouns are not used. | Relative clauses are formed by attaching the nominalizing clitic ''=in'' after the clause. On the other hand, verbal nouns are not used. |
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