Indicator Particles in Somali (Paperback)

B.W. Andrzejewski

ISBN 10: 0890039372 / ISBN 13: 9780890039373

Published by Undena Publications,U.S., 1975

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Paperback. In Somali there is a number of indicators (phrasal particles) which act as signals of completeness of the sentence and affect the case system and verbal concords. The structures in which they occur have various semantic functions such as the directing of emphasis, making statements and questions , and affirmation and negation. The formulations presented in this article provide an over all view of the role of indicators and are illustrated by annotated examples, a large proportion of which are drawn from plays, newspaper articles, narratives and proverbs. Although mainly oriented towards data, the article incorporates some of the recent theoretical developments introduced into the Somali field by Robert Hetzron and A.K. Zholkovsky. In the Somali language, a number of indicators (phrasal particles) act as signals of completeness of the sentence and affect the case system and verbal concords. The formulations presented in this article provide an overall view of the role of indicators and are illustrated by annotated example. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Indicator Particles in Somali (Paperback)
• Publisher: Undena Publications,U.S.
• Publication Date: 1975
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0890039372
• ISBN 13: 9780890039373
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In Somali there is a number of indicators (phrasal particles) which act as signals of completeness of the sentence and affect the case system and verbal concords. The structures in which they occur have various semantic functions such as the directing of emphasis, making statements and questions , and affirmation and negation. The formulations presented in this article provide an over all view of the role of indicators and are illustrated by annotated examples, a large proportion of which are drawn from plays, newspaper articles, narratives and proverbs. Although mainly oriented towards data, the article incorporates some of the recent theoretical developments introduced into the Somali field by Robert Hetzron and A.K. Zholkovsky.