SYNTAX
pf is used for politeness following a verb at the end of an imperative sentence. Here pf is equivalent with "please."
Verb+ pf
| verb | pf |
| please |
| Please verb |
lapf" Please come.
Tuic\pf" Please sit.
Notes: Some other alternative endings to pf are sm\; (harsh and more commanding), el (insisting) and ena\ (requesting).
m V nE> is a sentence pattern for negative imperative sentences.
Verb
| m | verb | nE> |
| Negative Prefix | Verb | Negative Imperative Ending |
| Do not verb. |
mlanE>" Do not come.
mlapfnE>" Please do not come.
mTuic\pfnE>" Please do not sit.
Verb
| place | m | verb | nE> |
| place | Negative Prefix | verb | Negative Imperative Ending |
| Do not verb at place. |
dImHa msa;nE>" Do not eat here.
huimHa mer;pfnE>" Do not write there.