In Osage, the distinction between standing, sitting, lying and moving objects is fundamental. This positional configuration is inherent to objects, such that for example a dish will always ‘sit’ on the table surface. Speakers must always use speech elements consistently with the according inherent positional properties of an object. Several elements including aspect auxiliaries, positional articles, postpositions are employed in this system.
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Language lists: → List of native languages for Canada and the United States
Maps: → Map of North America for native languages geographical distribution
Database: → Osage grammar and examples database
Notation tables: Chiwere | Lakota (contemporary) | Lakota (historic) | Omaha-Ponca | Osage