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Semantic Verb Types and Predicate Construction in Karo Language

Open Access
Journal Type:Research Article
Subject Field:Language and Linguistics
Downloads:857
Publish Date:June 11, 2021 8:00 pm
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Volume:78, Issue: 1, June, 2021
Subject:Arts Literature & Linguistics
Pages:55-62

Abstract

This study was aimed to analyze the semantic verb types and predicates construction in Karo language. The data was obtained from native speakers of the Karo language with open interview techniques. Data were analyzed by the descriptive analyzes. The result of data analysis was the classification of semantic type in Karo language were Primary A: Motion, Primary A: Rest, Primary B: Speaking, Secondary A: Trying, Secondary C: Help and the predicate constructions founded in several forms, they were: First, arguments predicate STATE functioned with BECOME and BE and CAUSE. Second, EVENT functioned with MOVE, BE and BECOME.

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