This unit introduces the verb suffix -meH which is used for purpose clauses—in order to (do something) or so that (something).

Together with the verb lo' use, this also gives us a way to phrase things that would use the preposition with in English.

For example, He cut the fruit with a knife can be rephrased as To cut the fruit, he used a knife—naH pe'meH taj lo'. (Note that the purpose clause must come before the other clause—the word order *taj lo' naH pe'meH is not possible.)

The subject of the verb with the -meH prefix does not need to be the same as the subject of the verb in the main clause: for example, one can say SulaDlaHmeH, Qorwagh vIpoSmoH I open the window (Qorwagh vIpoSmoH) so that you all can read (SulaDlaHmeH).