Value Verb doubling is not possible in temporal clauses

Language:
Sri Lanka Portuguese
Parameter:
Verb doubling in temporal clauses
References
Smith 1974-5

Examples

  1. kebraalav eli jaoyaa aka nikara kuza
    kebraa=lav
    break=as.soon.as
    eli
    3sg
    jaa-oyaa
    pst-see
    aka
    that
    nikara
    hab.neg
    kuza
    sew
    As soon as [the sewing machine] broke, he saw it won't sew.

    See Smith 1974-5: 5314