Lexicalizing directional and nondirectional motion in Emai

Lexicalizing directional and nondirectional motion in Emai

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Motion expressions in Emai, an Edoid language of Nigeria, are examined within the lexical typology of Talmy [1985]. Both directional and nondirectional motion structures involving the MANNER verb la 'to run' are analyzed, though only the former, syntactically expressed by verbs in continuo...

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Main Author: Ronald P. Schaefer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: LibraryPress@UF 1986-08-01
Series:Studies in African Linguistics
Subjects:
Emai
Edoid
lexical typology
motion
manner
Online Access:https://ojs.test.flvc.org/sal/article/view/107491

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https://ojs.test.flvc.org/sal/article/view/107491

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