Datapoint Cape Verdean Creole of São Vicente/Position of tense, aspect, and mood markers in relation to the verb

Values

Immediately preceding the verb Frequency: 70.0%

Example 32-63:
Kel ves no tá kuzinhá k’lenha.
Kel
that
ves
time
no
2pl
tá
pst.ipfv
kuzinhá
cook
k
ins
lenha.
wood
In those days we used to cook with firewood.
Portuguese: Naqueles tempos, cozinhávamos com lenha.

Source: Swolkien de Sousa 2012

Confidence:
Very certain

In a leftward position Frequency: 30.0%

Example 32-64:
Na Olánda, Ailton táva só trubaiá.
Na
in
Olánda,
Holand
Ailton
Ailton
táva
pst.ipfv
só
only
trubaiá.
work
While in Holland, Ailton only worked.
Portuguese: Na Holanda, Ailton só trabalhava.

Source: Swolkien de Sousa 2012

Confidence:
Very certain