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JA grammar and AY (e.k.a. HA) grammar are nearly identical more so than their lexical-adjacent counterparts.

For ex, JA way of expressing wa a gwaan, i.e. “progressive aspect”, is the same as AY m ap manje “mi a nyam”. In Guadeloupe and Martinique, they express “progressive aspect” and “simple present” with “ka” phrase,

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@obadelekambon I think this sista has the best reason for ending the “crakkka talk is neutral, our language is tribal” fallacy LOL…