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There are two major connectives.  One binds only NPs together, while the other binds a NP or adjunct (e.g. evidentials) and a clause together.  The first type of connective, called the ''min''-connective, is used most notably for creating possessive phrases.  The ''min''-connective also performs other functions.  The other is called the ''wa''-connective and is used to bind adjuncts to clauses.  The two connectives are described in further detail below.
There are two major connectives.  One binds only NPs together, while the other binds a NP or adjunct (e.g. evidentials) and a clause together.  The first type of connective, called the ''min''-connective, is used most notably for creating possessive phrases, although it is involved in the formation of other NP-NP structures .  The other is called the ''wa''-connective and is used to bind adjuncts to clauses.  The two connectives are described in further detail below.


In addition to creating possessive noun phrases, the other functions of ''min'' are demonstrated in the following table:
In addition to creating possessive noun phrases, the other functions of ''min'' are demonstrated in the following table: