baine
Example from Scripture
Dirava ma eto, Ḡau ta aine vara gadobada daenai, ranu baine haridia.
God said, “Let there be an expanse in the middle of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.”
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1 commentThird person singular irrealis/future verb marker. Indicates future action, purpose, or jussive ("let it..."). "baine haridia" = let it divide, "baine mase" = will die, "baine vara" = let there be. Part of paradigm: ba (2sg), bae (3pl), baine (3sg). Contrast with "vada e" (completed/perfective).
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