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==== Object Pronouns ==== | ==== Object Pronouns ==== | ||
In Oscanez, the placement of object pronouns is optional in most cases. If there is one verb, the pronoun precedes it (''Jo t'aimo'', I love you). If there are more, the pronoun usually procedes, but can come after marked with a hyphen (''Estonz dijent-te'', I am telling you). | In Oscanez, the placement of object pronouns is optional in most cases. If there is one verb, the pronoun precedes it (''Jo t'aimo'', I love you). If there are more, the pronoun usually procedes all, but can come after marked with a hyphen (''Estonz dijent-te'', I am telling you). | ||
Third person object pronouns have different forms when they are used with an indirect object pronoun. They are also hyphened. | Third person object pronouns have different forms when they are used with an indirect object pronoun. They are also hyphened. | ||
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Therefore ''Jo to-doz'' means "I give it to you." | Therefore ''Jo to-doz'' means "I give it to you." | ||
An optional way to strengthen or clarify the meaning of an indirect object is to add an ''a'' with the indirect object (Jo je doz a voté -- I give you). The ''a'' can only be used when a dative pronoun already exists. | |||
==== Reflexive Pronouns ==== | ==== Reflexive Pronouns ==== | ||