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These are four word-classes that are exceptions to the rules of vowel harmony: | These are four word-classes that are exceptions to the rules of vowel harmony: | ||
# '''Native, non-compound words''', e.g. ''Ela'' "then", ''Čela'' "drink", '' | # '''Native, non-compound words''', e.g. ''Ela'' "then", ''Čela'' "drink", ''Ťehozuk'' "discussion" | ||
# '''Native compound words''', e.g. ''Pave'' "for what" | # '''Native compound words''', e.g. ''Pave'' "for what" | ||
# '''Foreign words''', e.g. many English loanwords such as '''Sertifikäht''' (certificate), '''Hospital''' (hospital), '''Komphuter''' (computer) | # '''Foreign words''', e.g. many English loanwords such as '''Sertifikäht''' (certificate), '''Hospital''' (hospital), '''Komphuter''' (computer) | ||