Grammar
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Syntax
Word Order SOV is the standard word order used for declarative sentences. OSV is used for interrogative sentences. VOS i…
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Tense
Present tense is unmarked. Present tense also represents the participle. Past tense is marked by the word I (-wén) . Fut…
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Questions
Polar Questions Polar questions (AKA yes/no questions ) are formed by putting a clause in OSV word order . Open Question…
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Phonotactics
Ḍúm Lǎūq has a syllable shape of (C)V(C) . Syllables are not allowed to end in a plosive or implosive consonant (e.g.…
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Noun Markers
Ḍúm Lǎūq has two grammatical markers for nouns used to indicate their role in a sentence. The word G (-ġṓ) is used t…
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