

Attribution

Modifiers as attributes normally follow the nouns or verbs
they modify.

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However, with the conjunction {cqe}, a modifier can be bound
to its head in reverse order:


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Predication

Modifiers as predicates normally occur with the postpositions
{nxiqn-i} (comment) or {jax-i} (state).  The state transition
postpositions {jax-o} (becoming) and {jax-rq} (ceasing to be) are used
similarly.  Note, however, that in predicate position a root or stem
signifying a state or quality doesn't have to take the {-box} suffix,
as it does in attribute position.


{nxiqn-i} and {jax-i} are interchangeable in many contexts; a rule
of thumb is that {nxiqn-i} is used with more subjective modifiers
and {jax-i} with more objective ones.

hxiqn-fwa    nxiqn-i  sqax-nxiqw  teqw'txiq-tan  miq-i  
disgust-CAUS CMT-at   carry-organ squid-like     TOP-at

gaxm    sru-fxyw-fwa                jqel.
picture desire-sexual.pleasure-CAUS in.general
Tentacle porn is disgusting.

fiqm   jax-i    jeq'nu liqw-i          tax-sxy.
health state-at John   relationship-at sibling-female
John's sister is healthy.
