Datapoint Ternate Chabacano/Focusing of the noun phrase

Ternate Chabacano is a VSO language and the normal position of the subject is after the verb. Normally focussing happens when the subject is initial mi táta yasé kel kása 'my FATHER did the house'.

Values

Bare cleft (without highlighter)

Example 44-177:
Mi táta kel yasé kel kása.
Mi
1sg.poss
táta
father
kel
rel
ya-asé
pfv-make
kel
def
kása.
house
It is my father that built the house.
Confidence:
Intermediate