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Semantic Verb Types and Predicate Construction in Karo Language

Volume: 78  ,  Issue: 1 , June    Published Date: 12 June 2021
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 556  ,  Download: 464 , Pages: 55 - 62    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP100781620211983

Authors

# Author Name
1 Kartini Bangun
2 Margaret Stevani

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.

Keywords

  • Karo Language; Semantic Verb Types; Complex Predicates