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Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
This is typical of neuter verbs in which the patient/theme/experiencer occupies subject position.
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Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is verbal
Example 71-119:
Wau nui makau.
Wau
1sg
nui
very
makau.
afraid
I'm very afraid.
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Pidgin Hawaiian
by
Sarah J. Roberts
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Language:
Pidgin Hawaiian
Feature:
Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
Source:
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