Adverbs and Adverb Phrases

Reduplication
Many adverbs in Medumba show reduplication. So far all cases show full reduplication of the root. We have evidence of this occurring with both NCV and CV syllable types. Reduplication may be used to intensify the meaning of these words.

(1)
 * "The dog runs quickly"

(2)


 * "The dog runs slowly"

(3)


 * "John doesn't win his matches completely"