Value Experiencer is subject

Language:
Sri Lanka Portuguese
Parameter:
Experiencer constructions with ‘like’
References
Smith 1974-5

Examples

  1. avara eli mesfikaa dizeey naa?
    avara
    now
    eli
    3sg.m
    mes-fikaa
    oblig-become
    dizeey
    desire
    naa?
    tag
    Now, he [prospective groom] must like her [prospective bride], eh?

    See Smith 1974-5: 3247

  2. dɔɔsi miɲa korsaam tadiziyaa
    dɔɔsi
    sweet
    miɲa
    1sg.gen
    korsaam
    hear
    ta-diziyaa
    prs-desire
    Sweet one, my heart desires [thee]?