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Value Special reciprocal construction based on 'other'
Language:
Casamancese Creole
Parameter:
Reciprocal constructions
Examples
I matá
(si) kabisa
.
I
3sg
.
sbj
ø
pfv
matá
kill
(si)
(
poss
.
3sg
)
kabisa.
head
He/she killed himself/herself. OR: He/she committed suicide.
Joŋ ku Mariya keré
ŋútur
.
Joŋ
John
ku
with
Mariya
Mary
ø
pfv
keré
love
ŋútur.
each.other
John and Mary love each other.
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