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Plurality in the independent pronouns are indicated by the suffix ''-ta''.  This contrasts with number marking on nouns, where plurals are unmarked but singulars are preceded by the determiner ''han/ha''.
Plurality in the independent pronouns are indicated by the suffix ''-ta''.  This contrasts with number marking on nouns, where plurals are unmarked but singulars are preceded by the determiner ''han/ha''.
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|-
! Person 
! Singular
! Plural
|-
! First
| ji
| jita
|-
! Second
| úla
| ulta
|-
! Third
| kani
| kanta
|-
|}
The nominative-accusative distinction occurs in the portmanteau forms, which are etymologically transparent.  The first segment of the portmanteau affix marks the nominative argument, while the second marks the accusative argument:


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The nominative-accusative distinction occurs in the portmanteau forms, which are etymologically transparent.  The first segment of the portmanteau affix marks the nominative argument, while the second marks the accusative argument:


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