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{{tp|[[o]]}} can be followed by a verb, in which case the sentence is interpreted as a command. The [[Glossary#subject|subject]] of the sentence is ommited.

 

; {{tp|o pakala ala e ijo mi!}} : Do not break my things!

 

{{tp|[[o]]}} can follow a [[Glossary#noun|noun]] to show that the speaker is addressing that person, place, or thing. The vocative phrase can go either at the start or the end of a sentence.

 

; {{tp|soweli mi o, sina moku e lipu mi tan seme?}} : Doggo, why did you eat my homework?

 

{{tp|[[o]]}} can replace {{tp|[[li]]}} to indicate that the speaker wishes or hopes for something, or believes that it's better for something to be the case. In many cases, it can be translated with "should" or with sentences starting with "may". In some cases it is used to express "must" or "have to", a meaning that is traditionally covered by {{tp|[[wile]]}}.

 

: <u>May</u> your body become good/healthy. (i.e. I wish for your body to become healthy)

: I <u>hope</u> you get better!

 

Optative constructions can also be used to combine imperative and vocative meanings into one sentence. For example, if you want to address someone called Moja and tell them to come, "{{tp|jan Moja o kama}}" is more commonly used than "{{tp|jan Moja o, o kama}}".

 

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