Datapoint Diu Indo-Portuguese/Comparative standard marking

In Diu Indo-Portuguese comparative constructions, one can speak of double marking on the standard. A comparative particle ki (equivalent to the relative particle and an interrogative pronoun) is required - ommission of this particle does occur but it is very rare. In addition, the standard is also obligatorily marked by the preposition də - which is further used as an ablative preposition, sometimes also as a locative preposition, as well as a genitive marker and a generic relator.

Values

Locational plus particle marking

Example 39-66:
ɛlifãt ɛ may fɔrt ki də nɔs.
ɛlifãt
elephant
ɛ
cop.npst
may
more
fɔrt
strong
ki
compar
from
nɔs.
1pl
Elephants are stronger than us.

Source: Cardoso 2009: 245

Confidence:
Very certain