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Example 71-29
Makou
hapai no keia papa.
Makou
1pl
.
incl
hapai
carry
no
intens
keia
this
papa.
board
Let's carry this board of lumber.
Comment:
Although
makou
is the exclusive form in the lexifier, it is here used with inclusive reference. INTENS=intensifier
Type:
naturalistic written
Source:
Own data 1912
Language:
Pidgin Hawaiian
by
Sarah J. Roberts
cite
Datapoints:
Inclusive/exclusive distinction in independent personal pronouns: No inclusive/exclusive distinction
Person syncretism in independent personal pronouns: No person syncretism
Special dependent person forms for subject and object: No dependent person forms
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