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* '''source''' is expressed by the ''ablative case'' (typical singular ending ''-ų'') | * '''source''' is expressed by the ''ablative case'' (typical singular ending ''-ų'') | ||
* '''state''' is expressed by the ''locative case'' (typical singular ending ''-e'') or by putting the verb in locative-trigger voice. | * '''state''' is expressed by the ''locative case'' (typical singular ending ''-e'') or by putting the verb in locative-trigger voice. | ||
Most verbs are used with either destination or source or both; state is used more rarely, and more often with multidirectional verbs. | Most verbs are used with either destination or source or both; state is used more rarely, and more often with multidirectional verbs. Uniquely, the '''vod-''' prefix (meaning "avoiding") requires relative position, expressed in the ''exessive case'' (as for positional verbs). | ||
The pairs for "to fly", "to float in the air", "to float on water", "to carry by vehicle", and "to pull" state the means of transport with the instrumental case; "to ride, mount" and "to go with a vehicle" do the same if the goer is not leading/driving the vehicle or animal him/herself. "To jump" also uses the instrumental case if the means of transport is ''paimpai'' (pogo stick). | The pairs for "to fly", "to float in the air", "to float on water", "to carry by vehicle", and "to pull" state the means of transport with the instrumental case; "to ride, mount" and "to go with a vehicle" do the same if the goer is not leading/driving the vehicle or animal him/herself. "To jump" also uses the instrumental case if the means of transport is ''paimpai'' (pogo stick). |
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