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2 Typical and atypical applicative constructions in Yaqui

  • Lilián Guerrero
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Applicative Morphology
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Abstract

In Yaqui, the applicative -ria is an optional morpheme that adds a new non-Actor argument to the argument structure of the base verb. Semantically, this applied argument is a Beneficiary; syntactically, it serves as a core argument of the derived applicative clause. Based on the morphosyntactic properties of the applied argument. I propose that Yaqui has two types of applicative clauses, typical and atypical. In typical applicative clauses, the applied argument is promoted to primary object and acts as the privileged syntactic argument in passive clauses; these clauses usually express recipient-benefactive readings. In atypical applicative clauses, the applied argument is half-way promoted: it shows object properties but cannot serve as the passive subject; such applicative clauses convey self-benefactive and possessor-benefactive readings. A closer examination of applicative clauses in oral texts reveals a tendency in some discourse genres to use atypical applicative clauses for introducing a discourse salient participant who is negatively affected. This means that atypical applicative clauses are often employed in Yaqui discourse even though they are syntactically non-promotional.

Abstract

In Yaqui, the applicative -ria is an optional morpheme that adds a new non-Actor argument to the argument structure of the base verb. Semantically, this applied argument is a Beneficiary; syntactically, it serves as a core argument of the derived applicative clause. Based on the morphosyntactic properties of the applied argument. I propose that Yaqui has two types of applicative clauses, typical and atypical. In typical applicative clauses, the applied argument is promoted to primary object and acts as the privileged syntactic argument in passive clauses; these clauses usually express recipient-benefactive readings. In atypical applicative clauses, the applied argument is half-way promoted: it shows object properties but cannot serve as the passive subject; such applicative clauses convey self-benefactive and possessor-benefactive readings. A closer examination of applicative clauses in oral texts reveals a tendency in some discourse genres to use atypical applicative clauses for introducing a discourse salient participant who is negatively affected. This means that atypical applicative clauses are often employed in Yaqui discourse even though they are syntactically non-promotional.

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. 1 Introduction 1
  4. Part I: Americas
  5. 2 Typical and atypical applicative constructions in Yaqui 21
  6. 3 The functions of applicative morphology in Shiwiar 51
  7. 4 Applicatives and beyond: Barbareño Chumash 73
  8. 5 Applicative periphrastic constructions in the Colombian Spanish from The Andes 97
  9. 6 Spatial prefixes as applicatives in Harakmbut 129
  10. Part II: Africa
  11. 7 Valency and saliency in Bantu applicatives: A diachronic reanalysis 163
  12. 8 Neglected functions of the Bantu applicative in relation to Locations: new insights from Fwe (K402) 189
  13. 9 The applicative(-like) function of Nilotic directionals: Introducing themes 227
  14. Part III: Asia (including the Middle East)
  15. 10 An applicative analysis of Soranî “absolute prepositions” 263
  16. 11 Applicatives in Macro-Tani languages (Trans-Himalayan, Eastern Himalaya): Forms, functions and historical origins 299
  17. 12 Canonical and Non-canonical applicatives in Waray 329
  18. 13 The sociative/benefactive applicative construction and the introduction of attitude holders in Tibetan 373
  19. 14 Neglected functions of western Indonesian applicatives 405
  20. 15 The evolution of non-syntactic functions of applicatives: -i suffixation in Javanese and neighboring languages 437
  21. Subject index 475
  22. Language index 477
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110777949-002

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. 1 Introduction 1
  4. Part I: Americas
  5. 2 Typical and atypical applicative constructions in Yaqui 21
  6. 3 The functions of applicative morphology in Shiwiar 51
  7. 4 Applicatives and beyond: Barbareño Chumash 73
  8. 5 Applicative periphrastic constructions in the Colombian Spanish from The Andes 97
  9. 6 Spatial prefixes as applicatives in Harakmbut 129
  10. Part II: Africa
  11. 7 Valency and saliency in Bantu applicatives: A diachronic reanalysis 163
  12. 8 Neglected functions of the Bantu applicative in relation to Locations: new insights from Fwe (K402) 189
  13. 9 The applicative(-like) function of Nilotic directionals: Introducing themes 227
  14. Part III: Asia (including the Middle East)
  15. 10 An applicative analysis of Soranî “absolute prepositions” 263
  16. 11 Applicatives in Macro-Tani languages (Trans-Himalayan, Eastern Himalaya): Forms, functions and historical origins 299
  17. 12 Canonical and Non-canonical applicatives in Waray 329
  18. 13 The sociative/benefactive applicative construction and the introduction of attitude holders in Tibetan 373
  19. 14 Neglected functions of western Indonesian applicatives 405
  20. 15 The evolution of non-syntactic functions of applicatives: -i suffixation in Javanese and neighboring languages 437
  21. Subject index 475
  22. Language index 477
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