Finite Verbs:
Affix – used to denote simple, completed action. Translated in the past tense.
Prefix – used to denote incomplete action. Translated in the future tense, but usually is reversed by a vav-conversive.
Volitional Conjugations:
Cohortative – (first person)
Let us do such and such…
I will do…
We will do such and such…
Imperative – Command (second person)
May he do such and such…
Let them do such and such…
He or they shall do such and such…
Verbals:
Infinitive construct – functions as a noun or adverb.
Noun: subject, object (complementary infinitive), or PN.
Purpose – answers the “why?” question.
Inceptive – “about to…”
Temporal – answers the “when?” question.
Manner – answers the “how?” question.
Infinitive absolute – Grammatical intensifier. “He shall surely die.”
Participle – Translate with a dependent clause unless it is predicate usage.
Substantive – the participle functions as a noun; e.g. The ones who were guarding the fort fled.
Attributive – the participle functions as an adjective; e.g. The soldiers, who were guarding the fort, fled.
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