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===Narratives=== | ===Narratives=== | ||
A narrative is commonly introduced by ''wayyê'' 'it was' (often to give background info). | As in Biblical Hebrew, narratives tend to use the waw-preterite. A narrative is commonly introduced by ''wayyê'' 'it was' (often to give background info). | ||
Hypothetical example: | Hypothetical example: | ||