Datapoint Saramaccan/Generic noun phrases in subject function

Values

Singular noun phrase with definite article Frequency: 50.0%

Example 3-36:
Di makuka ta dɛ ku miii a baka.
Di
def.sg
makuka
monkey
ta
asp
dɛ
be
ku
with
miii
child
a
loc
baka.
back
The monkey carries its child on its back.

Source: de Groot 1977: 8

Confidence:
Very certain

Bare singular noun phrase in languages with definite article Frequency: 50.0%

Example 3-35:
Dagu ta giita.
Dagu
dog
ta
asp
giita.
growl
Dogs growl.
Confidence:
Very certain