Láadan/Lessons/6

Introduction
In English, we use prepositions like "in", "at", "on", "to". In Láadan, these concepts are conveyed through suffixes.

The Goal marker: -di
Pattern: [(Aux) Verb (Neg) CP-S (CP-O) CP-GOAL]

The Goal case phrase is where something is directed. This could be in a direction of travel, or towards some recipient.

The Source marker: -de
Pattern: [(Aux) Verb (Neg) CP-S (CP-O) CP-SOURCE]

Sentences using the verb "sháad" (to come/to go) will be very similar to each other, and the only way to tell a "come" from a "go" is based on whether the Goal or the Source marker is used.

Alternative to -di
For some people, -de and -di might sound too alike. If you prefer, you can use -dim instead of -di.