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== Function of li ==
li separates the subject from the predicate. The predicate can be a verb (with or without object), a noun, an adjective, or a prepositional phrase. It is omitted when the subject is "mi" or "sina" alone.
; soweli li suwi. : The dog is cute.
; kili li moku. : Fruits are food.
; mi tawa tomo. : I'm going home.
; sina en mi li lukin e sitelen tawa. : You and I watch a movie.
== Multiple predicates ==
▲ona li moku = "They eat"
Typically, [[li]] is repeated when multiple predicates apply to the same subject.
; ona li kama li tawa. : They come and go.
[[pu]] says that when multiple predicates are applied to "mi" or "sina" a new sentence should start.<ref>[[pu]] p. 56</ref>
; mi toki. mi moku. : I speak and eat.
Many speakers, however, use a second [[li]] in this case:
This is referred to as "extended li style" and has received official sanction from [[ku]].
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== External resources ==
* [[pu]] Lessons 2 through 5.
* [https://lipu-sona.pona.la/ jan Lentan Lessons 1-4]
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