Number[obj]: number agreement with object
The Yupik transitive verb inflects for the number (and person) of object. If object is provided as a separate noun, it agrees with the verb ending in number (and person).
Sing: singular object
Examples
- [ess] Neghaqa perara ellnginaan. “I ate the meat aspic only.” The verb ending -qa
Number[obj]=Singin neghaqa agrees with the object perara “meat aspic”Number=Singin number.
Dual: dual object
Examples
- [ess] Piyukuvek qergesek qelpeghtikek. “If you like, open the window.” The verb ending -kek
Number[obj]=Dualin qelpeghtikek “open them” agrees with the object qergesek “window (conventional dual)”Number=Dualin number.
Plur: plural object
Examples
- [ess] Pagunghaat aavgii. “She/he divided the crowberries in two.” The verb ending -i
Number[obj]=Plurin aavgii agrees with the object pagunghaat “crowberries”Number=Plurin number.
Number[obj] in other languages: [ka]