Datapoint Mixed Ma’a/Mbugu/Predicative noun phrases and predicative locative phrases

The copula ni is used for equation and the locative 'to be' áta for locatives. The verb 'to be' -kwá is used in some tensed contructions of both equative/qualitative and locative type.

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Differentiation

Example 62-70:
kilúgwi ni kinyongôlé
kilúgwi
chameleon
ni
cop
kinyongôlé
insect:q
Is the chameleon an insect?
Example 62-72:
é-re-áta i'í
é-re-áta
1-bgnd-be
i'í
here
He was here.
Confidence:
Very certain