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Value Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is non-verbal
Language:
Cape Verdean Creole of São Vicente
Parameter:
Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
References
Swolkien de Sousa 2012
Examples
Es sintí med.
Es
3pl
sintí
feel
med.
fear
They were afraid.
Portuguese:
Sentiram medo.
See
Swolkien de Sousa 2012
No ta k'med.
No
1pl
ta
cop
k
com
med.
fear
We are afraid.
Portuguese:
Estamos com medo.
See
Swolkien de Sousa 2012
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