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6.1.5 Relativization of Objects and Datives
What we mean by "dative" in this description is the NP
to which the direct object is given. Typically, a dative is
an argument that receives the direct object of the verb bri
'to give' or bloe 'to buy.' A dative in Acehnese is always
preceded by the preposition keu 'for.' 1
A core NP occurring post-verbally cannot be relativized
in Acehnese. Being in post-verbal position, objects (both
direct and indirect objects) and datives cannot be
relativized.
111. a) Ureueng nyan geu-pula kacang.
Person that 3r-plant peanut
That person planted peanuts.'
b)*Kacang nyang ureueng nyan geu-pula ka timbh.
Peanut which person that 3r-plant IN grow
The peanuts which the man planted has grown.'
Even if a copy of dative (as in (112b)) or indirect
object (as in (113b)) is left behind, the sentence remains
unacceptable when the dative or the indirect object is
relativized.
i ksu is also used before some other indirect objects;
usually it means 'to,' or without a meaning at all.