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Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
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Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is verbal
Example 70-55:
Hamar baini darao.
Hamar
1sg
.
poss
baini
sister
darao.
be.afraid
My sister was afraid.
Example 70-56:
U-loŋ ekdam darao.
U-loŋ
3-
pl
ekdam
emph
darao.
be.afraid
They were really scared.
Source:
Siegel 1990
: 176
Confidence:
Certain
Language:
Pidgin Hindustani
by
Jeff Siegel
cite
Language:
Pidgin Hindustani
Feature:
Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
Source:
Own knowledge
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