Structure
The Dusun phrase structure follow a different pattern since the normal English SUBJECT – VERB – OBJECT structure is non-existent in the Dusun construction. A typical Dusun sentence follows the VERB – SUBJECT – OBJECT structure.
Example
Dusun sentence: Moginum isio do waig.
Direct English translation: Drink him water.
English interpretation: He's drinking water.
Dusun sentence: Nunu maan nu do suab?
Direct English translation: What do you tomorrow?
English interpretation: What are you doing tomorrow?
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