Datapoint Gurindji Kriol/Passive constructions
Gurindji Kriol also derives a get-passive structure from Kriol, but with some Gurindji
innovations. In these structures, the verb form and clausal case structure changes. First
the auxiliary verb ged (< get) is added and the transitive marker is lost from the main
verb. For example, in Example 142, baitim becomes ged bait. Secondly the patient is moved into subject position and the agent becomes an adjunct. The agent loses ergative case marking and acquires ablative case instead. The Kriol brom preposition may be used instead of the ablative marker. It is not clear whether it is possible to derive passive clauses using Gurindji-derived verbs.
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Typical passive construction
- Example 72-142:
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Man i bin ged bait warlakunginyi wartanta.Manmani3sg.sbjbinpstgedgetbaitbitewarlaku-nginyidog-ablwartan-ta.hand-locThe man got bitten by a dog on the hand.
Source: Meakins 2011: 433
- Example 72-143:
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Wan marluka im ged bait brom wan warlaku futtarni.Wanonemarlukaold.manim3sggedgetbaitbitebromfromwanonewarlakudogfut-ta-rni.foot-loc-onlyOne old man got bitten by a dog right on the foot.
Source: Meakins 2011: 433
- Confidence:
- Very certain