4.1.1. The number feature of the possessee
The verb must be present both with singular and with plural subjects/possessees.
A | család-nak | van-nak | állat-a-i. | Például | Mari-nak | van | egy | kutyá-ja. |
the | family-DAT | be-3PL | pet-POSS-PL | for.instance | Mary-DAT | be.3SG | a | dog-POSS |
’The family has pets. For instance, Mary has a dog.’
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