Datapoint Korlai/Politeness distinctions in second-person pronouns

The most common politeness distinction is wɔ (informal) vs. use (formal). The 2nd person plural pronoun udzo is also used for respectful singular address in some cases, which is more formal than use.

Values

Multiple pronominal politeness distinction

Example 40-25:
wɔ, pɔrɔ
wɔ,
2sg.fam
pɔrɔ
obj.2sg.fam
you (familiar)

Source: Clements 1996: 103, 106, 108

Example 40-27:
use, puse
use,
2sg.formal
puse
obj.2sg.formal
you (formal)

Source: Clements 1996: 103, 106, 108

Example 40-28:
udzo, pudzo
udzo,
2pl
pudzo
obj.2pl
you (formal)

Source: Clements 1996: 103, 106, 108

Confidence:
Very certain