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==Syntax== | ==Syntax== | ||
Due to Gaju's case system, subject and object are not distinguished by their order as in Old Gaju or in Rttirri, so they (and any other noun phrases) can be placed in any order. However, subject-object-verb (SOV) word order remains the standard for clauses, with object-subject-verb (OSV) being a common alternative. | |||
The noun is always the head of the noun phrase, and modifiers are added in the following order: | |||
:Noun + case suffixes / Adjectives / Determiners, or plural particle (''ma'') / Possessive pronouns | |||
A common usage of OSV word order is to draw attention to the object, such as to evoke pity: | |||
:Là-'''ge''' chang kung fôm nam la bom. | |||
:child-ACC beautiful three 3SG.GEN PERF 3SG.NOM PST-abandon | |||
:He abandoned his three beautiful children. | |||
==Sample text== | ==Sample text== | ||