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Value Plural word following the noun
Language:
San Andres Creole English
Parameter:
Expression of nominal plural meaning
References
Bartens 2003
: 30
Examples
Wen di pikniny dem hia dehn muma kom [...].
Wen
when
di
art
.
def
pikniny
child
dem
pl
hia
hear
dehn
3pl
.
poss
muma
mother
kom
come
[...].
[...]
When the children heard their mother coming [...].
Wi gat plenty problem.
Wi
1pl
gat
get
plenty
plenty
problem.
problem
We have a lot of problems.
See
Bartens 2003
: 31
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