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Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
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Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is verbal
Example 33-135:
N’ medi sukuru.
N’
1sg
medi
fear
sukuru.
dark
I’m afraid of the dark.
Portuguese:
Tenho medo do escuro.
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Guinea-Bissau Kriyol
by
Incanha Intumbo
and
Liliana Inverno
and
John Holm
cite
Language:
Guinea-Bissau Kriyol
Feature:
Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
Source:
Own knowledge
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