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Unit 15: Negative Imperfect & Jussive Mood

Complex negation rules and the "Haa" collective suggetion structure.

Unit 15: Negative Imperfect & Jussive Mood

Unit 15: Mood & Imperfect Negation

The negative imperfect is formed by prefixing hin- to the subjunctive form of the verb.

The Jussive (Haa) Mood

The Jussive is used for requests or collective "Let us" suggestions:

  • Ani haa deemu. (Let me go.)
  • Nuti haa deemnu. (Let us go.)
  • Inni haa nyaatu. (Let him eat.)