Collapse of genitive and benefactive case in Ecuadorian Quechua?

Authors

  • Pieter Muysken Stellenbosch University and Radboud University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5774/48-0-295

Abstract

In Ecuadorian Quechua the markers for genitive and benefactive case have become indistinguishable in form: both are basically -pak. This squib discusses the issue whether there has also been a merger in the underlying representation, or whether they should be kept apart at the level of the grammatical system.

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Published

2018-01-30

Issue

Vol. 48 (2017)

Section

Part IV: Beyond Germanic and Africa - puzzles ancient and modern

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