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serial verb constructions: stringing two or more verbs together in a single clause. There is some overlap with collocations
There are a few verbs that are commonly used in this manner: zalteey [I work, I use, I am, I do, etcetera], txamareey [I want] and esakeey [I use, I am with].
The serial verb goes last.
There is some overlap with relative clauses . If the preceding verb refers to something non-sentient OR if both the serial verb and the other verbs all point to the same referent, then use a serial verb construction. However, if the verbs refer to different sentient referents, then use a relative clause. The issue gets muddied since in the dialect
Tulwyn, serial verb constructions can be used for both situations.This is the most commonly used serial verb
iiso zalteey
it is removed | I do
"I removed it"
Note: iiso [it is removed] is a special verb that refers to removing something [such as clothes] from your person. So, this verb refers to something non-sentient. This is why the serial verb construction is used and not a relative clause.
Asxonu zaltawe
she sneezes | she does it
"She sneezes"
Note: in this example, both verbs refer to the same person, so a serial verb construction is used.
kalomeey txamareey
I cook | I want
"I want to cook"
aboruasozu txamarua
you all win | you all want
"You all want to win"
Many of these are idiomatic or don't make sense when literally translated
areey esakeey
I agree | I am with
"Yes" or "I agree with [something]"
This one is only grammatical in
Tulwyn. Can you guess why?imulwiwuna txamareey
you go home | I want
"I want you to go home"
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