Value Variable copula

Language:
Belizean Creole
Parameter:
Predicative locative phrases
References
Escure 2004

Examples

  1. Bra fayaflay dɛ da staan bra anansi dɛ da bo.
    Bra
    Brother
    fayaflay
    Firefly
    dɛ
    cop.loc
    da
    at
    staan
    stern
    bra
    Brother
    anansi
    Anansi
    dɛ
    cop.loc
    da
    at
    bo.
    bow
    Brother Firefly was at the stern, and Brother Anansi was at the bow.

    See Escure 2004: CD

  2. Krab wey in.
    Krab
    crab
    wey
    way
    in.
    in
    Crabs are way in. OR: Crabs bury themselves deep (in the sand).

    See Escure 1992