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: "Mannik picks an apple." | : "Mannik picks an apple." | ||
However, any "directional" phrases(to him, towards him, away from him, etc.) are always first in order: | However, any "directional" phrases(to him, towards him, away from him, etc.) are always first in order: | ||
: '''''Ennubha enkabo''' Mannik | : '''''Ennubha enkabo''' Mannik ukeke yoti kanno.'' | ||
: tree-ABL DEF.ABL Mannik pick | : tree-ABL DEF.ABL Mannik pick apple-ACC INDEF.ACC | ||
: "Mannik picks an apple '''from the tree'''." | : "Mannik picks an apple '''from the tree'''." | ||
This still applies even when there is no direct object: | This still applies even when there is no direct object: | ||
: '''''Ennubha enkabo''' tebònon enka | : '''''Ennubha enkabo''' tebònon enka lon.'' | ||
: tree-ABL DEF.ABL pixie DEF be | : tree-ABL DEF.ABL pixie DEF be.PAST | ||
: "The pixies appeared from the tree." | : "The pixies appeared from the tree." | ||