What is a try-marker?

Definition
	A try-marker is a device that is used to indicate a test of the addressee's recognition of a referent. The device is followed by a hesitation pause in expectation of a sign from the addressee as to whether the referent is known to the addressee.

Example (English)
	A try-marker may be indicated by rising intonation at the end of an utterance.

Generic
	A try-marker is a kind of
	What is a move?

Source
	Moerman 1988 35

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Concept module: try-marker
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