Iraqw has a number of preverbal elements that are compounded to the verb and some of these have functions similar to an applicative.These compounds are not fully productive and are prone to... Show moreIraqw has a number of preverbal elements that are compounded to the verb and some of these have functions similar to an applicative.These compounds are not fully productive and are prone to lexicalisations.One of them, hara, doubles as a preposition. The grammaticalisation of a number of these preverbal elements allows us to study the process of development from preposition (and other independent elements) to verbal applicative marker. Show less
This descriptive grammar of Nchane, a Beboid language of Cameroon, is based largely on text data and takes a functional approach. Chapters include accounts of the phonology, nouns, noun phrases,... Show moreThis descriptive grammar of Nchane, a Beboid language of Cameroon, is based largely on text data and takes a functional approach. Chapters include accounts of the phonology, nouns, noun phrases, verbs, clause structure, and information structure. An interlinearized text is provided as well. Features of particular interest are the presence of a fricative vowel, two locative noun classes, compound pronouns, and a set of anaphoric demonstratives which encode speaker attitude. Show less
