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Modifiers

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Modifiers

Tavric modifiers follow the words they describe. They do not change form to match number, status, or authorization.

This preserves the stability of the official root.

Adjectives

Adjectives are placed immediately after the noun.

Noun + Adjective

Examples:

  • rek vet = old record

  • rek klar = clear record

  • dar tav-dir = legal boundary

  • kret nul-tor = invalid contract

Adverbs

Adverbs are placed immediately after the verb.

Verb + Adverb

Examples:

  • rek klar = records clearly

  • fak re-fak = does again

  • fak val-mult = does greatly / significantly

Modifier Example

English:

“The magistrate records the old boundary clearly.”

Tavric:

Mort-ven rek klar dar vet.

Breakdown:

  • mort-ven = magistrate

  • rek klar = records clearly

  • dar vet = old boundary

IGT Block

Mort-ven
mort-ven
rek
rek
klar
klar
dar
dar
vet.
vet

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‘“The magistrate records the old boundary clearly.”’