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Value Dependent subject and object forms
Language:
Nigerian Pidgin
Parameter:
Special dependent person forms for subject and object
References
Faraclas 1996
: 174-180
Examples
Mi à sàbi yù.
Mi
1sg
.
sbj
.
foc
à
1sg
.
sbj
sàbi
know
yù.
2sg
.
obj
As for me, I know you.
À sàbi yu.
À
1sg
.
sbj
sàbi
know
yu.
2sg
.
obj
.
foc
I know you (not him).
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