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Re: Languages without adjectives

From:Jim Grossmann <steven@...>
Date:Saturday, March 25, 2000, 4:22
Say, if you eliminate adjectives by substituting stative verbs, doesn't it
become more important to have a contrast between durative & other aspects?

Roses are red.

Roses red(durative).


His face turned red.

His face red(inchoative).


His face is red now.

His face red(simple).

etc.

Jim