Alternation ‘Negative Accusative-Genitive alternation’ (Uncoded)

The alternation occurs only in the context of negation. The direct object of most verbs can be marked with the Accusative as well as the Genitive case in negated clauses. This alternation usually occurs with verbs in the imperfective aspect and taking a non-referential object.

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