Head-contrast

Last updated: Dec. 16, 2025

Definition

Characteristic is attributed to one, but denied of the other.

English examples

  • John went to class, but Bill stayed home.
  • Everyone except Bill went to the party.

Kovol examples

  • Teme undum hutam heb obob, nomol lolombo tumung wendeb pigemind. Hiyol ogo mu hamind.
    "They found one girl(‘s body) took her, and beside the river they dug a hole and buried her. Some people they did not find."
  • Neym sel was obogolobi, hiyol ogo yat. Omo teme om obob yat.
    "He grabbed a branch above (the water), and went to the side (of the river). But it (the river) brought the woman down (over the waterfall)."

Kovol description

We don't have many examples.

Degree of certainty

Low