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tu'u
1
We inclusive.
For a description of the expansion of a topic pronoun, and distribution of a topic pronoun or pronoun phrase, see -ami.
Adi tu'u nin umuy ti ten umudan.
Perhaps we (incl) shouldn't go because, you see, it is raining.
See sec. 7.4.1.
Identifies the speaker, person being addressed and at least one other person, either a second hearer or someone not present.
We inclusive.
For a description of the expansion of a genitive pronoun and distribution of a genitive pronoun or pronoun phrase, see -da under genitive pronoun.
See sec. 7.4.1.
Litāon tu'u nan bātug ta adi muntūdu.
We (incl) should bedaub the river dam (with mud) so it won't leak.
Our, of ours, inclusive.
Adi umday pāguy tu'u at mahāpul an umūya' bumo'la.
Our (incl) rice is not enough and so it is necessary for me to go and earn (money).
See sec. 7.4.1.
Identifies the speaker, person being addressed and one other person, either a second hearer or someone not present.
2
You plural.
See sec. 7.4.1.
Speaker includes herself along with hearer and others to soften a statement, as when giving advice, making a statement about a tragedy involving hearer and others.
Mahmahlu tu'u ta way atondan mangidat hi bi'lāon.
You (plural, lit. we incl) should be industrious so that they will give the wages.
Adi tu'u matoy hi untu'u ipaphod di odol.
You (plural, lit. we incl) will not die if you (plural, lit. we incl) take care of (your) bodies.
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