Demonstratives in interaction: the emergence of a definite article in finnish
Auteur :
Laury, Ritva
Éditeur :
Laury, Ritva
ISBN :
9789027226174
Date de publication :
3 juil. 1997
Dimensions :
24,5 x 16,4 cm
Poids :
540 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Bonaire, Saba
This work concerns one of the model examples of grammaticalization - the development of a definite article from a demonstrative determiner. The author proposes that the development from demonstrative to article has its roots in the way speakers ordinarily use demonstratives in conversation.,