SOV: The basic word order of content questions is SOV.

(1a) īttən liza ānɣ-ət sawn-ət ʎūwit-əɣ.

evening Liza plate-pl bowl-pl wash.pst-3sg

‘Liza washed the dishes in the evening.’ (L. N. K.)

(1b) qūntə liza ānɣ-ət sawn-ət ʎūwit-əɣ?

when Liza plate-pl bowl-pl wash.pst-3sg

‘When did Liza wash the dishes?’ (L. N. K.)

In Surgut Khanty, the basic word order is SOV. It is used in indicative clauses (1a) and content questions (1b).