NewLang/Verbs
From Allocosm
Finite Verbs
Verb Phrase
VERB PHRASE = (CONVERB PHRASE)* MAINVERB (ADVERBS)*
Verb Template
VERB+TRIGGER
Trigger Suffixes
| Target Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Ergative | -is | ?? |
| Accusative | -ts | ?? |
| Instrumental | -lz | ?? |
| Benefactive | -ai | ?? |
| Locative | -z | ?? |
| Commitiative | -nuu | ?? |
Notes:
- If the verb stem ends in a vowel and the suffix begins with one, then the verb stem vowel is dropped before the suffix is added.
Adverbs
Adverbs are a closed class of words that can appear after the verb. See NewLang/Adverbs.
Non-Finite Verbs
Converbs
Converbs are formed via reduplication of the stressed vowel to the front of the verb. E.g. gura -> uguraa. Converbs cannot take trigger suffixes.
Participles
Participles are formed by reduplicating the stressed vowel in place with ' between the duplicates. E.g. tenis -> te'enis.
Action Nominals
Action Nominals are created by adding a noun derivational suffix to the verb. This places the nominal into the appropriate noun class, and triggers the appropriate vowel harmony.
