Maybe it’s just that people don’t expect the second structure or aren’t used to it? I predict that exposing someone to 2. sufficiently will end the confusion.
That’s all. Surely, (...) the normal explanation is always worth considering?”
Interesting. I wonder, are there natural languages—or communities—where the second structure is commonly used? If not, that may be evidence favoring a natural inclination towards (or ability to use) the first structure
I wonder, are there natural languages—or communities—where the second structure is commonly used?
This is how German language seems to me, but I don’t speak German well, so if I am correct, could someone please provide an example of a similarly structured sentence, with a word-for-word translation to English?
Maybe it’s just that people don’t expect the second structure or aren’t used to it? I predict that exposing someone to 2. sufficiently will end the confusion.
Interesting. I wonder, are there natural languages—or communities—where the second structure is commonly used? If not, that may be evidence favoring a natural inclination towards (or ability to use) the first structure
This is how German language seems to me, but I don’t speak German well, so if I am correct, could someone please provide an example of a similarly structured sentence, with a word-for-word translation to English?