Datapoint Nigerian Pidgin/Reciprocal constructions

Special reciprocal pronouns ìchó̱da and wò̱nànó̱da exist and can be used interchangeably. Reflexive se̱f (but not reflexive bò̱di) constructions may also be utilized to express reciprocity.

Values

Identical and special reciprocal construction

Example 17-154:
Dè̱m layk ìchó̱da/wò̱nànó̱da.
Dè̱m
3pl.sbj
layk
like
ìchó̱da/wò̱nànó̱da.
recp/recp
They like each other / one another.

Source: Faraclas 1996: 102-108, 181-183

Example 17-155:
Dè̱m layk dè̱m-sé̱f.
Dè̱m
3pl.sbj
layk
like
dè̱m-sé̱f.
3pl.poss-refl
They like each other.

Source: Faraclas 1996: 102-108, 181-183

Example 17-156:
Dè̱m si ìchó̱da/wò̱nànó̱da.
Dè̱m
3pl.sbj
si
see
ìchó̱da/wò̱nànó̱da.
recp/recp
They see each other / one another.
Confidence:
Very certain