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Prepositional Usage in Modern Irish: Range and Variation.

Authors :
Watson, Seosamh
Source :
Dialectologia et Geolinguistica. Nov2023, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p1-17. 17p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Prepositional form and function in Irish, as in other Modern Celtic languages, are topics of much significance. In Modern Irish numerous simple prepositions not only form compounds with possessive forms of personal pronouns but additionally marshal an impressive array of 'conjugated' forms corresponding to the various grammatical persons. Prepositions also play a crucial role in indicating aspect and are involved in passive/ reflexive roles with the verbal noun. This paper offers an overview of the functioning of a selection of important prepositions in the language and provides examples by way of illustration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
09424040
Volume :
31
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Dialectologia et Geolinguistica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174407085
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1515/dialect-2023-0001