Modifiers

Aruvic modifiers usually follow the words they describe. This keeps the important noun or action first, then adds the quality after it.

Adjectives

Adjectives usually follow nouns.

Noun + Adjective

Examples:

• mar selo = clear sea

• nav mako = heavy ship / big ship

• rani vaska = cold route

• pira pirado = stolen pirate / stolen raider, depending on context

Adverbs

Adverbs usually follow verbs or appear close to the action they modify.

Verb + Adverb

Examples:

• nava hato = sails fast

• maka makori = does greatly / does heavily

• hasi hato = hurries swiftly

Modifier Example

English:

“The big ship sails fast.”

Aruvic:

Nav mako nava hato.

Breakdown:

• nav mako = big ship

• nava hato = sails fast

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