Breakdown of the verb form;

hni-we-a - he is saying it

n- - "specific", this prefix denotes the action was done by a specified person or thing. Who is saying it? - kago nigawe'a?

hi- - "you", this is an "A" Class bound pronoun, used before a consonant.

-we- - infinitive verb stem for "say it, meow"

-a - present tense suffix.

Note: When "ni-" preceeds "hi-" it becomes "hni", thus "hniwe'a"

Example Sentences:
sogwili nigawe'a. - The horse is whinnying.
wesa nigawe'a. - The cat is meowing.
osisgo nigaw'a atsutsa. - Is the boy saying it well.

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