kediyey (kediye) demonstrative predicate. that is/was; a demonstrative predicate; the form is based on kediye, a member of Set 5 demonstrative pronouns; it co-occurs with the linker di or its allomorph y. The form predicates the existence of a specified time or place for an event or action. Ginalaanan e inlubuk te kediyey kilappuwan di ngilinon dan algo. He hurried to go bury him because that was time for the beginning of the day that they rest. (sem. domains: 9.2.3.5 - Demonstrative pronouns.)
