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Example 59-195
mbi baa mbi tene, i duti na ala aninga mingi
mbi
1sg
baa
see
mbi
1sg
tene,
say
i
1pl
duti
sit
na
prep
ala
2pl
a-ninga
pm
-be.long.time
mingi
much
I think that we've been with you a long time.
Comment:
This example simply illustrates the way 'seem' is expressed.
Type:
constructed by linguist
Source:
Own knowledge
Language:
Sango
by
William J. Samarin
cite
Datapoints:
Expletive subject in ‘seem’ constructions: 'There is no 'seem' construction
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