Datapoint Early Sranan/Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’

Values

Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is verbal Frequency: 50.0%

Example 1-165:
Dem fredde.
Den
3pl
frede.
be(come).afraid
They were afraid.

Source: Schumann 1781: 282

Confidence:
Very certain

'Fear' is subject, experiencer is object Frequency: 35.7%

Example 1-162:
Fredde kissi mi.
Frede
fear
kisi
get
mi.
1sg
I became afraid.
German: Ich gerieth in Furcht. [op.cit.]

Source: Schumann 1783: 44

Confidence:
Very certain

Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is non-verbal Frequency: 7.1%

Example 1-164:
Oen no abie fredee?
Unu
2pl
no
neg
habi
have
frede?
fear
Aren't you afraid?
Dutch: Hebt gylieden geen vrees? [op.cit.]

Source: Weygandt 1798: 49

Confidence:
Very certain

Body-part is subject Frequency: 7.1%

Example 1-163:
Mi hatti goweh.
Mi
1sg
hati
heart
gwe.
go.away
I am frightened.
German: Ich bin erschrocken, angst. [op.cit.]

Source: Schumann 1783: 62

Confidence:
Very certain