Datapoint Gurindji Kriol/Aspect change in verb chains

Gurindji Kriol contains both symmetrical and asymmetrical serial verb constructions. Aspect change is not possible in asymmetrical serial verb constructions. Indeed their purpose is often to change the aspectual properties of the clause. In the case of symmetrical serial verb constructions, the aspect marking must also agree. Aspect is marked as a continuous suffix on the verb.

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Aspect change in verb chains is not possible

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