PartType: type of particle
| Values: | Cop | Disc |
We use the PartType feature to distinguish the different roles performed by the particles of Naija.
Cop: copular
The particle is considered copulative when it is used to link a subject with its nonverbal predicate. In Naija, the subject may be omitted.
Example
- na big lie “it’s a big lie”
Note : na is a copulative particle frequently used for focalization, such as in clefts
Disc: discourse
The PartType feature takes this value for discourse particles elements such as sha or o.
Example
- Adam, ehen where your babe o “Adam, ehen where is your babe ?”
PartType in other languages: [af] [de] [ga] [gd] [gv] [ka] [pcm] [ro] [sga] [tl] [u] [uk] [yrl] [zh]