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Value Particle, only grammatical markers can intervene
Language:
Guinea-Bissau Kriyol
Parameter:
Tightness of the link between the progressive marker and the verb
Examples
N’
na
ba ta studa.
N’
1sg
na
prog
ba
aux
ta
hab
studa.
study
I will study frequently.
Portuguese:
Vou estudar habitualmente.
N na ta bay skola.
N
1sg
na
prog
ta
irr
bay
go
skola.
school
I will be going to school.
Portuguese:
Estarei a ir à escola.
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