Intransitive indicative expresses that a subject does (“something/one verbs”). The suffix to the verb stem is vu. Then you attach the personal ending:
Suli(work) + vu(do) + nga(I) ->
Sulivunga. = I work(ed).
If a verb stem finishes with a consonant, v vocalizes to p:
Ateqar(have a name) + vu(do) + nga(I) ->
Ateqarpunga. = I am called
Important: In 3rd person plural, v becomes pp; hence no sulivut, only sulipput.
When negating, mind that tv->l; hence nngit + vu -> nngitvu -> nngila
| Person | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| I | vu-nga | nngila-nga |
| You | vu-tit | nngila-tit |
| He | vu-q | nngila-q |
| We | vu-gut | nngila-gut |
| You pl | vu-ssi | nngila-si |
| They | (v)vu-t | nngilla-t |
Mind the (v)vut in 3rd person plural: the ending must be preceded by a long consonant; hence, meeraqarput (only put is added) while angutaapput (pput is added). Hence never really vut; rather put.
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