Circumlocution in tok pisin
Auteur :
Radomyski, Konrad
Éditeur :
Peter Lang AG
ISBN :
9783631939918
Date de publication :
30 sept. 2025
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Poids :
583 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
This study analyzes circumlocutions in Tok Pisin using a corpus from Wantok Niuspepa. It examines their frequency, structure, origins, and meanings. The study identifies 351 circumlocutions, influenced by English and local languages, shaped by metonymy and metaphor. The findings highlight their significance in Tok Pisin’s evolving lexicon.