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Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
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Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is verbal
Example 3-81:
Me ta fɛɛɛ.
M'=e
1sg
=
neg
ta
asp
fɛɛɛ.
fear
I am not afraid.
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Saramaccan
by
Enoch O. Aboh
and
Tonjes Veenstra
and
Norval S.H. Smith
cite
Language:
Saramaccan
Feature:
Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
Source:
Fieldwork data
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