Value Normal imperative construction and special negator

Language:
Papiá Kristang
Parameter:
The prohibitive
References
Baxter 1988: 186

Examples

  1. (bos) nang bebé sura!
    (bos)
    (2sg)
    nang
    neg.imp
    bebé
    drink
    sura!
    toddy
    Don’t drink toddy!

    See Baxter 1988: 186

  2. eli ngka bai mar ozi atardi
    eli
    3sg
    ngka
    neg
    bai
    go
    mar
    sea
    ozi
    today
    atardi
    afternoon
    He didn't go fishing this afternoon.
  3. (bos) bai kaza!
    (bos)
    (2sg)
    bai
    go
    kaza!
    home
    Go home!

    See Baxter 1988: 186