Datapoint Nigerian Pidgin/Order of degree word and adjective

Adjectives as a separate word class do not exist. Instead stative verbs are used to convey meanings equivalent to those conveyed by adjectives in languages such as English. Serialized verb constructions are used to express degree with stative verbs. Otherwise, adverbials such as wé̱lwé̱l ‘very, thoroughly’ can follow a stative verb that has an adjectival meaning.

Values

Degree word follows adjective Frequency: 70.0%

Example 17-9:
Dì sup swit wé̱l wé̱l.
Dì
art.def
sup
soup
swit
be.tasty
wé̱l~wé̱l.
very~thoroughly
The soup is delicious.

Source: Faraclas 1996: 228

Confidence:
Very certain

Degree word precedes adjective Frequency: 30.0%

Example 17-10:
Dì sup tu swit.
Dì
art.def
sup
soup
tu
excessively
swit.
be.tasty
The soup is excessively delicious.
Confidence:
Very certain