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Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
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Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is verbal Frequency: 50.0%
Example 5-111:
mi fraikn
mi
1sg
fraikn
be.in.frightened.state
I am afraid. OR: I am a coward.
Confidence:
Very certain
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Body-part is subject Frequency: 50.0%
Example 5-112:
mi haat a biit
mi
my
haat
heart
a
prog
biit
beat
My heart is beating. OR: My heart is racing. OR: My heart is pounding.
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Creolese
by
Hubert Devonish
and
Dahlia Thompson
cite
Language:
Creolese
Feature:
Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
Source:
Own knowledge
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