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Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
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Experiencer is subject, 'fear' is verbal
Example 72-99:
Ngayiny bebi gon i not wukarra ngawawu.
Ngayiny
1sg
.
dat
bebi
baby
gon
go
i
3sg
.
sbj
not
neg
wukarra
scared
ngawa-wu.
water-
dat
My baby went (into the water). He's not scared of water.
Source:
Meakins 2003-2006
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Gurindji Kriol
by
Felicity Meakins
cite
Language:
Gurindji Kriol
Feature:
Experiencer constructions with ‘fear’
Source:
Meakins 2003-2006
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