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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
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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
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imulwiwuna txamareey
you go home | I want
"I want you to go home"
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