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Example 75-84
Li shyaen
mekwaat
aen zoo maamaakwahtem.
Li
def
.
art
.
m
.
sg
shyaen
dog
mekwaat
prog
aen
indf
.
art
.
m
.
sg
zoo
bone
maamaakwaht-em.
chew.
inan
-3.
sbj
.3.
obj
The dog is chewing on a bone.
Comment:
The initial syllable of the verb is diachronically derived from a partial reduplication.
Type:
naturalistic written
Source:
Laverdure and Allard 1983
: 48
Language:
Michif
by
Peter Bakker
cite
Datapoints:
Functions of reduplication: Only iconic functions
Position of tense, aspect, and mood markers in relation to the verb: In a leftward position
Tightness of the link between the progressive marker and the verb: Particle, open-class items may intervene
Uses of the progressive marker: Only progressive function
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