Datapoint Ambon Malay/Vocative markers

Values

Optional vocative marker following noun

Example 68-126:
Ana dua tu manangis, manangis, manangis: "Mama e!"
Ana
child
dua
two
tu
dem
manangis,
cry
manangis,
cry
manangis:
cry
"Mama
mother
e!"
voc
The two children cried and cried and cried: "Hey, Mama!"

Source: van Minde 1997: 256

Confidence:
Certain