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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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