Basic motion verbs in Nyakusa: lexical semantics and associated motion

This paper gives a descriptive account of the lexical semantics of seven basic verbs of translational motion in Nyakyusa (Bantu, M31), together with a description of the meaning and use of another motion verb that has grammaticalized to a marker of associated motion. The findings include, among othe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bastian Persohn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: LibraryPress@UF 2018-12-01
Series:Studies in African Linguistics
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Online Access:https://ojs.test.flvc.org/sal/article/view/107655