Value Co-occurrence with predicate negation

Language:
Sri Lanka Portuguese
Parameter:
Negation and indefinite pronouns
References
Smith 1974-5

Examples

  1. avara prendatu naada naa poy faya
    avara
    now
    prenda-tu
    study-pfv.ptcp
    naada
    nothing
    naa
    neg.fut
    poy
    habil
    faya
    do
    Now, having studied, [he] won't be able to do anything [i.e. find work].

    See Smith 1974-5: 5215

  2. niinga nukunistaa falaa daa
    niinga
    nobody
    nuku-nistaa
    neg-need
    falaa-daa
    say-give
    Nobody needs to teach [them].

    See Smith 1974-5: 5193