| Basic coding frame | Derived coding frame | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-lat 2-abs abs[2].V | → | N/A |
Alternation occurs: Marginally
| (2) |
Kibbal iyo yegaayo. kibba-l girl.OBL-LAT iyo mother(II).ABS y-egaa-yo II-see-PST The girl saw her mother. |
| (292) |
Kid iyod yegaaldas. kid girl iyo-d mother-INSTR y-egaa-l-da-s II-see-CAUS-ANTIP-PRS The girl is busy showing the mother. Comment: The antipassive of SEE is formally derived from causative 'to cause to SEE'. |
