Nominal structure in Burmese
Schmidt, Benjamin
A wide range of Burmese nominal data are considered. Selectional considerations
support the structure of [N Num CI Q] that is presented, which itself
mandates an analysis of twei and my a as quantifiers generated in Q rather than
true plural markers generated in Num. Li's (1999) analysis of Mandarin -men is
adapted to apply to Burmese tau, and a structure is given for Burmese DP. Certain
exceptional data with pronouns allow us set the stage for refinements of the ideas
developed to this point.
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