Example 6-19

Allyu making sure de lain secure?
Allyu
2pl
making
make.prog
sure
sure
de
det
lain
line
secure?
secure
Can you make sure that the line is secure?
Comment:
As 2PL pronouns, allyu and yu can be used interchangeably in Trinidad English Creole. Allyu is more likely to be used in face-threatening situations, for instance, in requests or criticism (Mühleisen 2010b).
Type:
naturalistic written
Source:
Own data