Value Body-part is subject

Language:
Tok Pisin
Parameter:
Experiencer constructions with ‘headache’

Examples

  1. Bel bilong em pen.
    Bel
    belly
    bilong
    poss
    em
    3sg
    pen.
    pain
    He had a stomach ache.

    See nd: Madang F12

  2. Lek bilongen pen.
    Lek
    leg
    bilong-en
    poss-3sg
    pen.
    pain
    His leg hurt.

    See nd: Boy aged around 9 from Eastern Highlands