Indexicality of wọ́n: Yoruba language and culture

The Yoruba pronoun wọ́n is equivalent to the English pronoun they, and can occur in various syntactical constructions including passives. Indefinite pronouns of passive constructions by definition are silent about the identity of their subject. However, Yoruba peoples' cultural interpretation a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of African cultural studies Jg. 24; H. 2; S. 195 - 207
1. Verfasser:	Agwuele, Augustine
Format:	Journal Article
Sprache:	Englisch
Veröffentlicht:	Routledge 01.12.2012 Taylor & Francis
Schlagworte:	African culture Children Cultural studies Cultural values Destiny Existence Medical practice modernity Pronouns Proverbs Spirituals Yoruba culture Yoruba language Yoruba pronoun - wọ́n Yoruba worldview
ISSN:	1369-6815, 1469-9346
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