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===Phonotactics and Stress===
===Phonotactics and Stress===
====Syllable Shape====
====Syllable Shape====
The maximum syllable shape of Makari is pretty strict, and the language prioritises open syllables : CV(C) word-finally and CV/VC anywhere else
The maximum syllable shape of Makari is pretty strict, as it is (C)V(C)


====Stress====
====Stress====
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For example: «Ćirát anícaúra» means "I am cold", and here, «ćirát» is the genitive form of «će»
For example: «Ćirát anícaúra» means "I am cold", and here, «ćirát» is the genitive form of «će»
=====Dative=====
=====Dative=====
The dative case is used to mark the indirect object of a sentence, the direct object of verbs of possession, is used with «já» to indicate inalienable possession and helps to convey the role of the [[w:Lative case|lative case]].
The dative case is used to mark the indirect object of a sentence, the direct object of verbs of possession, is used with «{{term|já}}» to indicate inalienable possession and helps to convey the role of the [[w:Lative case|lative case]].
=====Accusative=====
=====Accusative=====
The accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb. It derived from the merging between the Accusative and the Partitive, loaned from the Kinavel case system
The accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb. It derived from the merging between the Accusative and the Partitive, loaned from the Kinavel case system
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