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On the Spelling of Approximating Numbers

Author(s): Vanina Sumrova
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Philology
Published by: Институт за български език „Проф. Любомир Андрейчин“, Българска академия на науките

Summary/Abstract: This language note deals with the spelling rules for numerals expressing an approximate quantity (approximating numbers). Numerous examples are listed, serving as a basis for a discussion of the various factors determining the use of a dash (–) or a hyphen (-). In addition, the author comments on the spelling of cases where approximation is ex-pressed by combinations such as ден-два “а day or two”, година-две “а year or two”, днес – утре “today or tomorrow”, час – час и половина “an hour – an hour and a half”, ден – ден и нещо “a day or so”, rather than by numerals alone.

  • Issue Year: 69/2022
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 107-109
  • Page Count: 3
  • Language: Bulgarian