Value Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is verbal

Language:
Pidgin Hindustani
Parameter:
Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’

Examples

  1. Hamar baini darao.
    Hamar
    1sg.poss
    baini
    sister
    darao.
    be.afraid
    My sister was afraid.
  2. U-loŋ ekdam darao.
    U-loŋ
    3-pl
    ekdam
    emph
    darao.
    be.afraid
    They were really scared.

    See Siegel 1990: 176