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By the addition of the clitic ˣ -um to
the ȧ aal- suffix, we get a construction known as `concessive',
i.e. `EVEN if ...', `it doesn't matter if ...'. `Even conceding (x)'
...
- ÇÂç Âÿ»Ôè£ ¼Ô¨ ؽÔØŨ avaru vandaalum, naan pooreen
`EVEN IF he comes, I'll go.'
- ½º£ Âÿ»Õçÿ»Ôè£ Ø¼À£ Éç¡´Ôâ panam vandirundaalum neeram
irukkaadu `Even if the money had come there's no time.'
- ¼Öõ´ ؽԴÁÔ£ýá Éçÿ»Ôè£ niinga poohalaam-nu
irundaalum ... `Even if you intend to go ...'
Harold_F.Schiffman