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Value Only progressive function
Language:
Santome
Parameter:
Uses of the progressive marker
References
Hagemeijer 2007
: Ch. 3
Examples
Anzu ska sola; awa-wê ska xê ni wê.
Anzu
baby
ska
prog
sola;
cry
awa-wê
water-eye
ska
prog
xê
leave
ni
from
wê.
eye
The baby is crying; tears are falling from his eyes.
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