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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Dear Cat,<br>
<br>
given function #d of <i>ga-</i>, it seems to be a universal
subordinator; and this function would include #a - #c. In the
interlinear gloss, just abbreviate it by SR.<br>
<br>
It seems that you will have to both define a concept and coin a
term for <i>sa-</i>. Something like 'apprehensive' might suit it.<br>
<br>
Best,<br>
Christian<br>
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cite="mid:9ce4031d6a5a938b596d9ea5a752827f@hhu.de">Dear Lingtyp
community,
<br>
<br>
I'm trying to understand the function and relationship of two
morphemes in Dalkalaen (Oceanic). I'm not sure they're prefixes,
but for now, let's assume they are. They both occupy the same slot
in the prefixal template of verbs, namely the outermost one.
<br>
<br>
1.: ga-
<br>
As far as I can tell, this prefix serves four functions:
<br>
a) specific temporal co-/subordination, e.g. GA-go "when they went
(to place x, event y happened)"
<br>
b) general temporal/conditional co-/subordination, e.g. GA-chirp
"when [a kingfisher] chirps (under circumstances x, then that
means y)"
<br>
c) final/purposive subordination, e.g. GA-make "(x got ready) to
make (food item y)", ga-GO "(x got up) to go (to the restroom)"
<br>
d) a kind of general complementation, e.g. we want GA-x "we want
that x happens"
<br>
<br>
2.: sa-
<br>
This one never occurs on its own, but always in combination with
<br>
a) the potential marker (which refers to future possibilities,
prospectives, hortatives), in which case the combo seems to refer
to an undesirable prospective, e.g. SA-POT-eat "this fire
could/will consume me [if I don't get out of here]". This combo is
pretty rare.
<br>
b) the negative potential marker, which in fact can't occur
without sa-. This combo refers to warnings and prohibitives, e.g.
SA-NEG.POT-fall "(watch out so you) don't fall!", but also to more
generally negated future possibilities, e.g. SA-NEG.POT-hurt
"we're not going to / don't want to hurt you".
<br>
<br>
Ga- also often occurs with other TMA markers, including the
potential marker, but I haven't been able to identify any kind of
transparent pattern as to what exactly those markers contribute in
those contexts; they seem to be kind of optional and
interchangeable.
<br>
<br>
So my question is basically: How would you label these two
markers?
<br>
<br>
Please send ANY kind of idea, literature recommendation etc. etc.
etc. my way. Thank you, and I hope you have a nice week.
<br>
<br>
Warmest,
<br>
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<br>
<br>
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