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Example 46-188
Amó!
Amó!
foc
.
cop
(This is) correct!
Comment:
Amó
functions both as a copula and a focus particle. It is a Philippine item as for example in Hiligaynon.
Type:
naturalistic spoken
Source:
Own knowledge
Language:
Zamboanga Chabacano
by
Patrick O. Steinkrüger
cite
Datapoints:
Focusing of the noun phrase: Cleft with copula before focus
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