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Expletive subject in ‘seem’ constructions
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'There is no 'seem' construction
Example 68-77:
Beta kira de so bangu.
Beta
1sg
kira
think
de
3sg
so
pfv
bangu.
get.up
I think he has got up.
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Ambon Malay
by
Scott Paauw
cite
Language:
Ambon Malay
Feature:
Expletive subject in ‘seem’ constructions
Source:
Own knowledge
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