Datapoint Sango/Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’

Values

Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is non-verbal Frequency: 45.5%

Example 59-205:
mbi kwi na mbito
mbi
1sg
kwi
die
na
prep
mbito
fear
I was scared to death.
Confidence:
Very certain

'Fear' is subject, experiencer is object Frequency: 45.5%

Example 59-204:
mbito asara ala
mbito
fear
a-sara
pm-do
ala
3pl
They're afraid.

Source: Taber and Samarin 1965

Confidence:
Very certain

Body-part is subject Frequency: 9.1%

Example 59-206:
be ti mbi ado
be
heart
ti
of
mbi
1sg
a-do
pm-beat
My heart trembled.
Confidence:
Certain