Example 1-192

Da uman habi hem mune, a de na mune.
Da
det.sg
uma
woman
habi
have
en
3sg
mun,
month
a
3sg.sbj
de
cop
na
loc
mun.
month
The woman is having her period.
Comment:
This example shows an experiencer construction. The first clause is an idiomatic transitive possessive construction with habi 'have'; the second clause is an alternative phrasing comparable to a locational possessive construction. Cf. Feature 66 "Experiencer constructions: 'headache'".
Type:
written (dictionary)
Source:
Schumann 1783: 117