Datapoint Santome/Reflexive constructions

In addition to body-part reflexives, Santome also exhibits reflexivity without any overt marking. Both strategies are mutually exclusive.

Values

Implicit expression Frequency: 50.0%

Example 35-198:
N ga ba kenta.
N
1sg
ga
ipfv
ba
go
kenta.
warm
I am going to warm myself.

Source: Ferraz 1979: 72

Example 35-199:
N plêdê.
N
1sg
plêdê.
loose
I got lost. OR: I lost.
Confidence:
Very certain

Reflexive pronoun with ‘body’ or body-part Frequency: 50.0%

Example 35-197:
N ga da ubwê mu ku faka.
N
1sg
ga
ipfv
da
give
ubwê
body
mu
1sg.poss
ku
with
faka.
knife
I will stab myself with a knife.
Confidence:
Very certain