Hortatory Force ( Concept )
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Definition:
A term sometimes used in the grammatical analysis of verbs, to refer to a type of modal meaning in which an exhortation is made. An example of a hortative usage ('a hortative') is the 'let us' construction in English ('let us pray'). [Crystal 2008: 232]
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Examples
Language Code:
sht
This is an example of the hortative in Shastan.
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| Let me talk! |
References:
Mithin (1999:499) FROM Silver (1966)
Language Code:
fuv
In Nigerian Fulfulde, the exhortative is similar to the imperative command, except is only used with 1stPerson and 3rd person subject, expresses a peremptory command to begin an action that has not yet begun.
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| Let's sit down! |
References:
McIntosh (1984:141)
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