Datapoint Ternate Chabacano/Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’

There are two ways of expressing ‘I am afraid’ with ta + myédo or tyéne + myédo (which can also make use of the TAM marker). The former is similar to the Tagalog expressions denoting feelings such as ma-takot 'to be afraid'.

Values

Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is non-verbal Frequency: 70.0%

Example 44-124:
Tyéni myédo yo.
Tyéni
have
myédo
fear
yo.
1sg
I am afraid.
Spanish: Tengo miedo.
Confidence:
Certain

Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is verbal Frequency: 30.0%

Example 44-123:
Ta myédu mótro.
Ta
ipfv
myédu
fear
mótro.
1pl
We were afraid.
Spanish: Teníamos miedo.
Confidence:
Certain