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Value Optional vocative marker in both positions
Language:
Casamancese Creole
Parameter:
Vocative markers
Examples
Mariya — Mariy-
o
beŋ judá-m!
Mariya
Mary
—
Mariy-o
Mary-
voc
ø
2sg
.
sbj
beŋ
come.
imp
judá-m!
help-
1sg
.
obj
Mary — Mary, come here to help me!
(H)ey
Pidru, beŋ!
(H)ey
voc
Pidru,
Peter
ø
2sg
.
sbj
beŋ!
come.
imp
Hey Peter, come (here)!
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