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VII Conjunct
Sentences using inanimate intransitive verbs with the negative particle apu 'not'
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Uapau a mashinaikan?
Is the book white?
Mauat, apu uapat.
No, it isn't white.
Uapanu a Tshaune umashinaikan?
Is Tshaune's (Johnny's) book white?
Mauat, apu uapanit.
No, it (obv) isn't white.
Uapan a shash?
Is it daylight yet?
Mauat, apu uapak.
No, it's not daylight.
Tshimuan a?
Is it raining?
Apu tshimuak, mukáµ tshishiteu.
It's not raining, but it's hot.
Nutin a?
Is it windy?
Mauat, apu nutik.
No, it's not windy.
Animan a mitshishuakan?
Is the table expensive?
Mauat, apu animak.
No, it's not expensive.
