Example 72-135

Kirringku im teikim lajap karu nyanuny.
Kirri-ngku
woman-erg
im
3sg
teik-im
take-tr
lajap
on.shoulders
karu
child
nyanuny.
3sg.dat
The woman carries his kid on her shoulders.

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Comment:
In this example, teikim combines with a verb which indicates position in relation to verb, lajap 'do something with regard to being on the shoulders'.
Type:
naturalistic spoken
Source:
Meakins 2003-2006