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Universal 82:

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Universal 82:

Original
There is no language in which an accusative object must first be demoted via dative-shift before it can be passivized.
Standardized
Passivization is never limited to NPs demoted from direct object status by dative shift.
Keywords
diathesis, passivization, dative-shift, direct object
Domain
syntax
Type
unconditional
Status
achronic
Quality
absolute
Basis
languages in Givón 1975
Source
Givón 1975: 121
Counterexamples

One Comment

  1. FP
    FP

    Accusative object in the terminology of Givón means “direct object”.

    1. May 2020

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