Datapoint Cameroon Pidgin English/Expression of nominal plural meaning

Values

Plural word following the noun Frequency: 70.0%

Example 18-7:
Pikin dem di pley futbol fo stad.
Pikin
child
dem
pl
di
ipfv
pley
play
futbol
football
fo
for
stad.
stadium
The children are playing football at the stadium.

Source: Ayafor 2008: 444

Confidence:
Very certain

Plural reduplication Frequency: 30.0%

Example 18-36:
Kainkain klos dem dey fo maket.
Kainkain
kind.kind
klos
cloth
dem
pl
dey
there
fo
for
maket.
market
There are various kinds of dresses in the market.

Source: Ayafor 2008: 431

Confidence:
Very certain