Category Archives: Syntax

Draft of Aspects of Yaghnobi Grammar « The Yaghnobi

Posted on November 5, 2007 by | Leave a comment

I’ve posted a draft of my MA thesis, Aspects of Yaghnobi Grammar, on the Yaghnobi blog. I welcome any comments or suggestions. I will be submitting a final draft to the University of Oregon graduate school in a week and a half.

Draft of Aspects of Yaghnobi Grammar « The Yaghnobi

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Tajik Persian Complex Predicates

Posted on July 17, 2007 by | Leave a comment

Persian complex predicates are of particular interest because their semantics are often idiosyncratic and their structure frequently deviates from general rules of Persian syntax. In spite of these peculiarities, Persian complex predicates are not a marginal part of the language. They form an open, productive class, and are more common than simple verbs.  Continue reading →

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Posted in Construction Grammar, Persian, Syntax, Tajik