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Value Adjective is not marked
Language:
Gurindji Kriol
Parameter:
Comparative adjective marking
References
Meakins 2003-2006
: FM041.c
Examples
Nyila-ma im yapakayi, nyununy genga, nyuntuma yu jangkarni.
Nyila-ma
that-
disc
im
3sg
yapakayi,
small
nyununy
2sg
.
dat
genga,
friend
nyuntu-ma
2sg
-
disc
yu
2sg
jangkarni.
big
That small one should be your friend - you're bigger (than him).
See
Meakins 2007-2008
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