In the above examples the latter action is conditioned by the former action. i. e., the former action denotes the time of the latter One. 7. Simultaneus It is also sound that the infinitives have been used to signify the simultaneous actions of the infinitive and the main verb. cg. kuravam arumpa cerunti ... malarum (1007-3) pccykkanam paa tal ce)'1'a, paaritamkal parai mulak ka na f'fam. -- aa tiniir (90–2) The above sentences can also be paraphrased as coordinate scntences with the conjunctive marker - um. Such as, “kuravam um arumpiyatu, ceruntiyum malarkin ratu” So in the above examples the actions are taking place simultaneously and the simultaneity is denoted by the infinitive. In the case of temporal adverb, the former action-whose time is known - indicates the time of the latter action, so much . so one action is conditioned and characterised by the other action, whereas in “simultaneous” both of the actions take place independent of each other. - 269
