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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Auteur principal: | Ronald P. Schaefer |
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Langue: | EN FR |
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LibraryPress@UF
1986
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