| Basic coding frame | Derived coding frame | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 V 2 | → | N/A |
Alternation occurs: Marginally
Comment: Although the transitive usage of wè̩ also includes dead animates, the inchoative-causative alternation excludes a dead animate. Hence, while it is possible to say: ó we̩ òkú náà 'He bathed / washed the corpse', It is not correct to say: *òkú náà wè̩ 'The corpse bathed / washed'.
| (20) |
Ade we̩ o̩mo̩ náà. Ade Ade we̩ bathe o̩mo̩ child náà DEF Ade bathe the child. |
| (21) |
O̩mo̩ náà wè̩. o̩mo̩ child náà DEF wè̩ bathe The child bathe/wash. Comment: Although the transitive usage of wè̩ also includes dead animates, the inchoative-causative alternation excludes a dead animate. Hence, while it is possible to say: ó we̩ òkú náà 'He bathed / washed the corpse', It is not correct to say: *òkú náà wè̩ 'The corpse bathed / washed'. |
