Datapoint Krio/Order of demonstrative and noun

The emphasis is generally stronger when the demonstrative occurs simultaneously before and after the noun. It is also used when the noun in question has been referred to before during the conversation. If the noun has not yet been mentioned, then the demonstrative generally precedes the noun only.

Values

Demonstrative word precedes noun Frequency: 50.0%

Example 15-5:
Da pus dɔn kil da arata.
Da
dem
pus
cat
dɔn
pfv
kil
kill
da
dem
arata.
mouse
The/That cat has killed the/that mouse.

Source: Jones 1971: 80

Confidence:
Very certain

Demonstrative simultaneously before and after noun Frequency: 50.0%

Example 15-6:
da man de dɔn dai
da
dem
man
man
de
there
dɔn
pfv
dai
dead
That particular man is dead.
Confidence:
Very certain