Alternation ‘Object/instrument incorporation’ (Coded)

V > A > (jiʔį̄+)P > lóʔō+I <> V > A > (jiʔį̄+)P; Verbs of hitting and 'sing'/'dance' undergo this alternation. Instruments that are incorporated are frequently body parts.

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