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Functions of reduplication
Emphasis or intensity is the only function assumed by reduplication.
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Example 10-53:
Uova de flaat flat.
Uova
over
de
dem
.
loc
flaat~flat.
flat~flat
The land is very flat over there.
Source:
Bartens 2003
: 40
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
San Andres Creole English
by
Angela Bartens
cite
Language:
San Andres Creole English
Feature:
Functions of reduplication
Source:
Bartens 2003
: 40
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