6 Spatial prefixes as applicatives in Harakmbut
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An Van Linden
Abstract
This paper focuses on valence-increasing morphology that introduces a non-Actor argument into the clause in Harakmbut (isolate, Peru). It first discusses two dedicated applicative markers which are in complementary distribution, and then homes in on a set of spatial prefixes which can also serve an applicative function. These prefixes are positionally flexible, and may simultaneously occur in distinct slots on a single verb form. Three types of uses can be distinguished for the spatial prefixes: non-syntactic, valence-neutral spatial uses, valence-increasing spatial uses and valence-increasing non-spatial uses. It is argued that these three uses can be interpreted as distinct stages on a grammaticalization pathway from spatial, lexical element to abstract, non-spatial grammatical element. The prefixes investigated turn out to occupy different places on this applicativization pathway. These spatial prefixes are a previously unreported source for applicative markers.
Abstract
This paper focuses on valence-increasing morphology that introduces a non-Actor argument into the clause in Harakmbut (isolate, Peru). It first discusses two dedicated applicative markers which are in complementary distribution, and then homes in on a set of spatial prefixes which can also serve an applicative function. These prefixes are positionally flexible, and may simultaneously occur in distinct slots on a single verb form. Three types of uses can be distinguished for the spatial prefixes: non-syntactic, valence-neutral spatial uses, valence-increasing spatial uses and valence-increasing non-spatial uses. It is argued that these three uses can be interpreted as distinct stages on a grammaticalization pathway from spatial, lexical element to abstract, non-spatial grammatical element. The prefixes investigated turn out to occupy different places on this applicativization pathway. These spatial prefixes are a previously unreported source for applicative markers.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- 1 Introduction 1
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Part I: Americas
- 2 Typical and atypical applicative constructions in Yaqui 21
- 3 The functions of applicative morphology in Shiwiar 51
- 4 Applicatives and beyond: Barbareño Chumash 73
- 5 Applicative periphrastic constructions in the Colombian Spanish from The Andes 97
- 6 Spatial prefixes as applicatives in Harakmbut 129
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Part II: Africa
- 7 Valency and saliency in Bantu applicatives: A diachronic reanalysis 163
- 8 Neglected functions of the Bantu applicative in relation to Locations: new insights from Fwe (K402) 189
- 9 The applicative(-like) function of Nilotic directionals: Introducing themes 227
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Part III: Asia (including the Middle East)
- 10 An applicative analysis of Soranî “absolute prepositions” 263
- 11 Applicatives in Macro-Tani languages (Trans-Himalayan, Eastern Himalaya): Forms, functions and historical origins 299
- 12 Canonical and Non-canonical applicatives in Waray 329
- 13 The sociative/benefactive applicative construction and the introduction of attitude holders in Tibetan 373
- 14 Neglected functions of western Indonesian applicatives 405
- 15 The evolution of non-syntactic functions of applicatives: -i suffixation in Javanese and neighboring languages 437
- Subject index 475
- Language index 477
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- 1 Introduction 1
-
Part I: Americas
- 2 Typical and atypical applicative constructions in Yaqui 21
- 3 The functions of applicative morphology in Shiwiar 51
- 4 Applicatives and beyond: Barbareño Chumash 73
- 5 Applicative periphrastic constructions in the Colombian Spanish from The Andes 97
- 6 Spatial prefixes as applicatives in Harakmbut 129
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Part II: Africa
- 7 Valency and saliency in Bantu applicatives: A diachronic reanalysis 163
- 8 Neglected functions of the Bantu applicative in relation to Locations: new insights from Fwe (K402) 189
- 9 The applicative(-like) function of Nilotic directionals: Introducing themes 227
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Part III: Asia (including the Middle East)
- 10 An applicative analysis of Soranî “absolute prepositions” 263
- 11 Applicatives in Macro-Tani languages (Trans-Himalayan, Eastern Himalaya): Forms, functions and historical origins 299
- 12 Canonical and Non-canonical applicatives in Waray 329
- 13 The sociative/benefactive applicative construction and the introduction of attitude holders in Tibetan 373
- 14 Neglected functions of western Indonesian applicatives 405
- 15 The evolution of non-syntactic functions of applicatives: -i suffixation in Javanese and neighboring languages 437
- Subject index 475
- Language index 477
