Value Theme of the second verb, literal interpretation possible

Language:
Principense
Parameter:
‘Take’ serial verb constructions
References
Maurer 2009: 114-116

Examples

  1. N tan pêxi daka kaxi.
    N
    1sg
    tan
    take
    pêxi
    fish
    daka
    bring
    kaxi.
    house
    I brought the fish home. OR: I took the fish and brought it home.

    See Maurer 2009: 114

  2. Ê gan poxta, uwkatu palasu. Sun arê tan teg'e.
    Ê
    3sg
    gan
    win
    poxta,
    bet
    uwkatu
    part
    palasu.
    palace
    Sun
    mister
    arê
    king
    tan
    take
    teg'e.
    hand.over:3sg
    Turtle won the bet, a part of the palace. The king handed it over to him.

    See Maurer 2009: 115