vada

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Example from Scripture

GEN 1:2

Tanobada na asi oromana bona asi anina; dibura danu gadobada vada e gorua ahu. Bena Dirava laumana na gado kopina ai e loava.

English Translation

The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep and God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.

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Perfective aspect marker indicating completed action. Appears before verb markers: "vada e" (3655×) = has/have done, "vada o" (768×) = you have done, "vada na" (713×) = has become/is now. Signals the action is finished or the state is established. Compare: "baine" (future/irrealis), "e" alone (simple/ongoing).

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