Value Genitive

Language:
Sri Lanka Portuguese
Parameter:
Predicative possession
References
Smith 1974-5

Examples

  1. mil mɛnijarsu inda uŋ kaaza teenski?
    mil
    mill
    mɛnijar-su
    manager-gen
    inda
    yet
    uŋ
    one
    kaaza
    house
    teen=ski?
    be=report
    Does the mill manager say he has another house?

    See Smith 1974-5: 1438

  2. ootru, ɛlasu kambraadus teem, naa?
    ootru,
    other
    ɛla-su
    3sg.f-gen
    kambraadu-s
    friend-pl
    teem,
    prs.be
    naa?
    tag
    Aside from that, she has friends, eh?

    See Smith 1974-5: 5256