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Linglib.Fragments.TobaBatak.Relativization

Toba Batak Relativization Fragment #

@cite{keenan-comrie-1977}

Two relative clause markers (discussed §1.3.2):

DO cannot be relativized by either construction — a genuine gap in AH coverage, noted explicitly in the paper.

Data from @cite{keenan-comrie-1977} Table 1 and §1.3.2.

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def Fragments.TobaBatak.relGap :
Core.RelClauseMarker

Gap construction. NP_rel is deleted. Postnominal RC. Covers subject only. The -case strategy is maximally restricted (like Arabic).

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    def Fragments.TobaBatak.relResumptive :
    Core.RelClauseMarker

    Resumptive pronoun construction. NP_rel is a pronominal copy bearing case. Postnominal RC. Covers IO, OBL, GEN. Crucially does NOT cover DO — neither strategy can relativize direct objects in Toba Batak.

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      def Fragments.TobaBatak.relMarkers :
      List Core.RelClauseMarker

      All Toba Batak relative clause markers.

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