Datapoint Singapore Bazaar Malay/Reciprocal constructions

In Bazaar Malay, the reciprocal construction is formed by using satu satu [one one] 'one another/ each other'.

Values

Other special reciprocal construction

Example 67-184:
Dia bodoh ah dia mau pukul dia sendiri.
Dia
3sg
bodoh
stupid
ah
emph
dia
3sg
mau
want
pukul
hit
dia
3sg
sendiri.
refl
He is stupid; he wanted to hit himself.

Source: Aye 2005: 75

Example 67-186:
Budak-budak pukul satu satu.
Budak~budak
child~child
pukul
beat
satu
one
satu.
one
The children are beating one another.

Source: Aye 2005: 468

Example 67-187:
Dia orang suka satu satu.
Dia
3sg
orang
people
suka
like
satu
one
satu.
one
They like one another.

Source: Aye 2005: 469

Confidence:
Very certain