Alternation ‘Causative’ (Coded)

The causative is coded by the pseudo-vector verb -mett and introduces a causer as a new role. A-AGR goes with the causer, P-AGR with the causee (= former S/A). Other arguments (e.g. former P) remain unchanged. -mett can be suffixed to any verb.

Verb Meaning Verb form Basic coding frame Derived coding frame Occurs Comment # Ex.