Definite and Indefinite Forms of Adjectives in Croatian Linguistic Ancient Times (An Analysis of the Senian Lent Book, 1508) Cover Image

Pridjevni vid u hrvatskoj jezičnoj starini (raščlamba građe iz Senjskog korizmenjaka, 1508.)
Definite and Indefinite Forms of Adjectives in Croatian Linguistic Ancient Times (An Analysis of the Senian Lent Book, 1508)

Author(s): Boris Kuzmić
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Hrvatsko filološko društvo

Summary/Abstract: In the paper the author analyses the definite (indefinite) adjective forms in the structure of the Senian Lent Book (1508), the Croatian glagolitic non-liturgical printed text. The paper discusses the differences in meaning between the definite and indefinite adjectives taking into consideration their syntactic position in sentences, mostly in attributive function. The research conducted shows a great role of syntactic functions on selection of the definite (indefinite) adjective forms emphasizing the irreversibile character that appearance. Also the semantic parameters exert influence on selection of the adjective forms in sentences.

  • Issue Year: 2001
  • Issue No: 51-52
  • Page Range: 113-122
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Croatian