Grammatical Gender and Number in Pronouns: Evaluative Perspectives in Ukrainian and English
Grammatical Gender and Number in Pronouns: Evaluative Perspectives in Ukrainian and English

Summary/Abstract: This study examines the evaluative potential of personal pronouns in Ukrainian and English through a comparative lens, highlighting their cultural, linguistic, and functional characteristics. By addressing gaps in existing research on pronouns as carriers of evaluative meaning, the article explores how these grammatical forms contribute to emotional perception and cultural discourse. The methodology integrates quantitative and qualitative approaches, analyzing a diverse corpus that includes literary texts, social media discourse, and journalistic materials. Pronoun categories, such as gender, number, and their combinations, are investigated to uncover their evaluative nuances. The findings reveal significant differences between the two languages: Ukrainian pronouns often carry overt evaluative meanings influenced by gender and number distinctions, while English demonstrates a trend towards neutrality, exemplified by the increasing use of the singular ‘they.’ Occasional and innovative forms, like ‘ֳвоїֵа’ (more yours) in Ukrainian, further illustrate the dynamic evolution of pronouns in modern communication. The study concludes that personal pronouns are powerful tools for expressing emotional and cultural values, with their evaluative roles shaped by linguistic structure and societal trends. These findings open avenues for further exploration of pronoun usage in cross-cultural contexts and their role in linguistic innovation.

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