Chatino Syntax by Kitty Pride (11 results)

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248 S., Originalbroschur (publisher's paper covers), gutes Exemplar (fine), (Summer Institute of Linguistics Publications 12), Sprache: spanisch.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback in good condition. Several marks and scores on covers. Leading corners, edges and spine ends are slightly worn. One or two minor marks on page block. Contents are clean and clear. AM. Used.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously analyzes the Yaitepec Chatino language's syntax, particularly its complex system of word classes and their interactions to form phrases and sentences. The author employs tagmemes, a linguistic theory, to categorize and analyze the morphemes, words, and phrases of the language, capturing their semantic relationships and grammatical roles. For example, nouns in Chatino are classified into five word classes, each with subclasses and distinct characteristics, reflecting the language's nuanced representation of the world. The examination of these classes sheds light on the grammatical functions of words in forming noun phrases, predicate phrases, and other sentence structures. The author offers a detailed description of the rules governing how phrases are formed from words and clauses from phrases, illustrating the intricate ways in which Chatino grammar combines elements to convey meaning. Within this framework, the author also explores the concept of 'nuclear tagmemes,' which constitute the core of each phrase type, and 'peripheral tagmemes,' which can occur optionally before or after the nucleus. The analysis reveals that certain peripheral tagmemes, such as adverbs and particles, add layers of emphasis, qualification, or modification to the central ideas conveyed by the phrase. This book is a valuable resource for linguists seeking to understand the intricacies of Chatino grammar, offering a comprehensive overview of its phrase types, tagmeme system, and the underlying principles that govern the formation and interpretation of phrases within the language. Through this in-depth examination, the author not only provides essential insights into the structure of Yaitepec Chatino but also contributes to our wider understanding of the diversity and complexity found in human languages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

orig. wrappers. 1. edicion. 248 pp, 20x14cm, , Series: Summer Institute of Linguistics Publications in Linguistics and Related Fields, Publication no. 12 Contents: Word Classification; Phrase Types; Phrase-level Tagmemes; Clause Types; Clause-Level Tagmemes; Colon Types, Colon-Level Tagmemes; Sentence Types; Sentence-Level Tagmemes; Analysed Text. Minor rubbing. Name inked on half-title. Good+. …

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