Delimitative aspect
The delimitative aspect is a
durative aspect.[citation needed
]
In Polish, stałem i gadałem 'I stood and chatted' contrasts with postałem i pogadałem 'I stood and chatted for a while' (the prefix po- marking the delimitative aspect in this example).
Delimitative aspect in Chinese is often marked by reduplication of the verb. For details see Chinese grammar§Aspects.
References
- ISBN 978-3-11-019620-7.
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