Universal #82
Legacy number: 82
| Number | 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 |
Discussion
Notes
Accusative object in the terminology of Givón means “direct object”.
Comment
Accusative object in the terminology of Givón means "direct object".
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