Syntax

Low Qhālan generally follows a conversational Subject–Verb–Object order. Because inherited case marking is weaker than in High Qhālan, word order plays a more important grammatical role.

Basic Word Order

Subject + Verb + Object

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Negation

Negation precedes the verb.

Example:

• moran nu sunen aqan.

• “The sailors do not speak the truth.”

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Modifiers

Adjectives usually follow nouns.

Examples:

• ratan ratar = straight road

• mora alal = sacred sea

• ǀara aqan = true oath