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Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
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Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is verbal Frequency: 70.0%
Example 51-112:
Man pè.
Man
1sg
pè.
afraid
I am afraid.
Confidence:
Very certain
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'Fear' is subject, experiencer is object Frequency: 30.0%
Example 51-113:
Lapè pran mwen.
Lapè
fear
pran
take
mwen.
1sg
Fear overcame me.
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Martinican Creole
by
Serge Colot
and
Ralph Ludwig
cite
Language:
Martinican Creole
Feature:
Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
Source:
Own knowledge
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