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The causative exterior forms have a dynamic, causative meaning, while the causative interior ones are morphologically possible but practically never used:
The causative exterior forms have a dynamic, causative meaning, while the causative interior ones are morphologically possible but practically never used:
: ''kåmbu tatetyaildu'' – I put the bag down [in a standing position].
: ''kåmbu tatetyaisu'' – I put the bag down [in a standing position].
: ''samin tatemairtildede'' – they two seat the baby down.
: ''samin tatemirtīde'' – they two seat the baby down.
: ''kåmbu tatayautildu'' – I put the bag down [in a horizontal position].
: ''kåmbu tatayutisu'' – I put the bag down [in a horizontal position].


The English verb "to remain" is translated by ''lįnake'' (class 2 thematic). For the ''-tyā-'' verbs, it is used alone (with the appropriate prefix), while for the other two columns it is used as an auxiliary together with the infinitive of the positional verb:
The English verb "to remain" is translated by ''lįnake'' (class 2 thematic). For the ''-tyā-'' verbs, it is used alone (with the appropriate prefix), while for the other two columns it is used as an auxiliary together with the infinitive of the positional verb:
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