Some remarks on Latvian aspect
Some remarks on Latvian aspect
Author(s): Daiki HoriguchiSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Baltic Languages
Published by: Latvijas Universitātes Akadēmiskais apgāds
Keywords: aspect; perfective; imperfective; aspectual oppositions; aspectual neutralization; replaceability;
Summary/Abstract: The article provides some remarks on Latvian aspect. It discusses some semantic oppositions and cases of aspectual neutralization, and also proposes one of the criteria determining the aspect of aspectually neutral verbs in the context – case of temporal adverbials locative/accusative. Overall, the Latvian aspect can be characterized by its non-rigid expression of aspectual opposition and the possibility of mutual replaceability.
Journal: Valoda: nozīme un forma
- Issue Year: 2014
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 22-32
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English