2018
DOI: 10.1075/coll.55.09pra
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Elements of denial in Capeverdean

Abstract: This paper deals with the expression of negation in Capeverdean. More specifically, it aims at showing that this Portuguese-based Creole is a strict Negative Concord language. In fact, n-words (Laka 1990) like ningen 'no.one' and nada 'nothing' always co-occur with sentential negation, be they in preverbal or postverbal position. This means that they are prohibited in all nonnegative clauses, including modal contexts. Syntactically, they show a behavior typical of weak Negative Polarity Items (NPIs), which are… Show more

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