Coding of Causer and Causee; Causative Psych Verbs

[E. Bashir]

In the case of Hindi or Urdu (probably many other languages as well), the coding differs depenting on whether the causing is intentional or not.  For example, the Hindi or Urdu:

us ne mujhe/mujh ko ḍarāyā
3sg-ERG me/me frightened
S/he frightened me. (+ intentionality of causer)
 
mãĩ us-se ḍartā hū̃
1sg 3sg-from fear
I fear him/her. (+/- intentionality of causer)

E. Bashir





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 From: Chao Li <chao.li at AYA.YALE.EDU>
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Sent: Friday, September 26, 2014 9:23 PM
Subject: Coding of Causer and Causee; Causative Psych Verbs
 


Dear All, 

I was wondering whether anyone was aware of (i) any language in which the causer of a causative psych verb like 'frighten' or 'amuse' (or 'annoy'/'irritate') is coded differently from the A(gent) argument of a typical monotransitive verb like 'destroy' or 'catch' OR (ii) any language in which the causee of a causative psych verb is coded differently 
from the P(atient) argument of a typical monotransitive verb.

Any information or pointer would be greatly appreciated. 

Best regards,
Chao
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