Old Shalaian/Syntax: Difference between revisions
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*want: The person who wants is treated as an experiencer: "is_wanted_i DAT Mary_i drink.INF DAT the milk" | *want: The person who wants is treated as an experiencer: "is_wanted_i DAT Mary_i drink.INF DAT the milk" | ||
*like: similar to "want": "pleasure DAT Mary drink.INF DAT the milk" | *like: similar to "want": "pleasure DAT Mary drink.INF DAT the milk" | ||
*can: "method LOC Mary DAT drink.INF DAT the milk" or "is_feasible DAT Mary DAT drink.INF the milk" | *can: "method LOC Mary DAT drink.INF DAT the milk" (like Korean) or "is_feasible DAT Mary DAT drink.INF the milk" (like Irish) | ||
*may/permitted to: "permission LOC Mary DAT drink.INF the milk" | *may/permitted to: "permission LOC Mary DAT drink.INF the milk" | ||