Tense Structure: Tier 2
Tense marking on direct objects is relative to the subject and indicates aspect (perfect, imperfect, predictive/intentional).
Isan dasu napiysh.
Eat mouse(pres) cheese(dir-obj, past).
The mouse has eaten the cheese.
Isan dasu napysh.
Eat mouse(pres) cheese(dir-obj, pres).
The mouse is eating the cheese.
Isan dasu napaysh.
Eat mouse(pres) cheese(dir-obj, fut).
The mouse is going to eat the cheese. / The mouse intends to eat the cheese.
Indirect objects are usually unmarked.
Isan dasiu napaysh ar abad.
Eat mouse(past) cheese(dir-obj, fut) at floor.
The mouse was going to eat the cheese on the floor.
Isan dasu napiysh.
Eat mouse(pres) cheese(dir-obj, past).
The mouse has eaten the cheese.
Isan dasu napysh.
Eat mouse(pres) cheese(dir-obj, pres).
The mouse is eating the cheese.
Isan dasu napaysh.
Eat mouse(pres) cheese(dir-obj, fut).
The mouse is going to eat the cheese. / The mouse intends to eat the cheese.
Indirect objects are usually unmarked.
Isan dasiu napaysh ar abad.
Eat mouse(past) cheese(dir-obj, fut) at floor.
The mouse was going to eat the cheese on the floor.
When I get up the courage, I'll record some videos, for example, of my Three Little Pigs translation. That ought to help with pronunciation.