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Order of degree word and adjective
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Degree word precedes adjective Frequency: 50.0%
Example 43-12:
Sebab eli
asley
bong ka nos.
Sebab
because
eli
3sg
asley
so
bong
good
ka
obj
nos.
1pl
Because he is so good to us.
Source:
Philippe 2011
: 67
Confidence:
Very certain
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Degree word follows adjective Frequency: 50.0%
Example 43-13:
Sua karni bariga sabrodju
dretu
.
Sua
poss
.
3sg
karni
meat
bariga
belly
sabrodju
delicious
dretu.
right
The meat of its belly is extremely delicious.
Source:
Philippe 2011
: 42
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Batavia Creole
by
Philippe Maurer
cite
Language:
Batavia Creole (Tugu)
Feature:
Order of degree word and adjective
Source:
Philippe 2011
: 41f.
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