The word order of the Oceana language is less fixed than the one of the English language. Generally speaking the word order is "(adverbial) subject verbs (object) (adverbial)". Another possibility is "(adverbial) subject object verbs (adverbial)". Examples: Unlike in English, the adverbs can't be placed between the subject and verb or between verbs: * I just saw it. I have already seen it: * A sow it just. Af saen it retch. Noun phrases, however, may be placed inbetween two verbs, usually involving at least one infinitive: The verb order is "finitive infinitive particle":