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''Mi''-infinitive clauses lack the ergative argument when using transitive verbs, and use OV order and accusative syntax. They are inherited from Proto-Idavic ''mi''-infinitive clauses. | ''Mi''-infinitive clauses lack the ergative argument when using transitive verbs, and use OV order and accusative syntax. They are inherited from Proto-Idavic ''mi''-infinitive clauses. | ||
An example of a clause with a transitive verb: | |||
:''''' | :'''''Ingánakh tładméen wa fígħdri u shaanf.''''' | ||
: | :3SG.A.ERG-PST-3PL.ABS plant-PST.PTCP DEF.PL flower-PL DEF.SG.A woman | ||
:''The | :''The woman planted the flowers.'' | ||
===Noun phrase=== | ===Noun phrase=== | ||