Word order in Maltcέgj is quite rigid (VSO, head-initial) and fairly straight-forward. Word order does not change depending on factors like interrogative mood, and mood and tense are indicated with particles. CPs follow the order:
e.g. And did the angry woman with the hat steal your books yesterday? e1 cʌþ dyd2 fram3 glam vʌdj ɛm áklar ok6 lanad7 ak kalg u mέlɛm a10? (and ? did steal woman anger-upon hat-with yesterday book of you at) NP/AP/PPs for 6-10 follow the order:
e.g. Yes, she stole seven of my thick red books. (yes, did steal she book thickness-with red seven of me at.) |