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what do y'all think is the best word order from a logical pov?

I personally think sov because the subject is the most important but the object is also a bit more important than the verb.


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Reply by Rain!

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I agree that sov is the most logical, but not cuz the verb is least important. The subject and verb are more important than the object so i think it makes most sense to have them be on opposite ends.


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Reply by whoops

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Yeah I get your point


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Reply by Explorer of Wonder

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I speak Spanish, which is why SVO is what feels most intuitive to me, but I think I would prefer VOS, because at least for me, what happens matters more, then to whom, and lastly who causes it.


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Reply by whoops

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Makes sense, interesting to see y'all's views


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Reply by Rain!

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VOS feels weird for me since it puts the object before the verb, but that just might be my eurocentrism speaking


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Reply by Explorer of Wonder

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So, "The Language" may use VOS?


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Reply by Explorer of Wonder

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I interpret the lack of replies as a yes


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Reply by whoops

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