This mode is used when the sub-phrase talks of things that have not really occurred, but could or might happen.
One could call these hypothetical or conditional sub-clauses.
The Subjunctive Conjunct Mode adds the modal ending (-e) to regular conjunct endings but without initial change.
... néenge
if she sees it
... kataatánge
if he wants it
... kataatamáane
if I want it
Mah ndayumóowŭneen amóxool mah kataatamoowéengwe.
We won't get the boat if we don't want it.
(kataatam)-(oo)-(w)-(eengw)-(e)
Ktáyumun uch ha katá-ch-neemáne?
If you see it will you get it?
Mah aa ktalunumóowun ahtawáane
You should not touch it if I put it down.
alúnum vti1b touch s.t.
áhtoow vti2 put s.t. downCommands
When used alone with uch (future) this mode furnishes 3rd person commands:
Lunúnge-uch.
Let him do it.
Néenge-uch.
Let him see it.
Naatúnge-uch.
Let him get it.
Peetáakwe-uch.
Let him bring it.
Miichíite-uch.
Let him eat it.
Munéete-uch.
Let him drink it.Go to VTI Practicum 14 Subjunctive Conjunct