Feature 38A: Indefinite Articles

by Matthew S. Dryer

This feature is discussed in chapter 38. Related examples are available.

Values

Indefinite word distinct from 'one' (102 languages)
Indefinite word same as 'one' (112 languages)
Indefinite affix (24 languages)
No indefinite, but definite article (98 languages)
No definite or indefinite article (198 languages)
  total: 534