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Value Demonstrative word follows noun
Language:
Haitian Creole
Parameter:
Order of demonstrative and noun
References
Dejean 1982
: 12
Examples
M renmen moun sa yo.
M
1sg
renmen
love
moun
person
sa
dem
yo.
pl
I love these people.
French:
J'aime ces gens.
Se pou wou manje sa a.
Se
hl
pou
for
wou
2sg
manje
food
sa
dem
a.
sg
This food is yours.
French:
Ce repas est à toi.
See
Dejean 1982
: 12
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