Lexicalizing directional and nondirectional motion in Emai
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 |
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Format: | article |
Language: | EN FR |
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LibraryPress@UF
1986
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/b460b3fcb00f4bfbaf70dbee3b0b3e4b |
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