Example 61-95

Thengela mina lo sinkwa.
Theng-el-a
buy-appl-imp
mina
I
lo
def.art
sinkwa.
bread
Buy me bread. OR: Buy bread for me.
Comment:
This Zulu-based construction is used by speakers who don't necessarily speak Zulu. Less proficient pidgin speakers don't use it. I'm not aware of non-benefactive applicatives.
Type:
elicited from speaker
Source:
Field notes Mesthrie