Zur semantischen Basis der Numerusdistinktion im gesprochenen Portugiesisch Brasiliens
This paper examines the semantics of the singular/plural distinction in spoken Brazilian Portuguese. Analysis of real data from this variety of Portuguese shows that: 1) both plural marked NPs and plural unmarked NPs may have a plural reference; 2) the difference in plural marking is determined by s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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Bern Open Publishing
2005-10-01
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| Series: | Linguistik Online |
| Online Access: | https://bop.unibe.ch/linguistik-online/article/view/1419 |
| Summary: | This paper examines the semantics of the singular/plural distinction in spoken Brazilian Portuguese. Analysis of real data from this variety of Portuguese shows that: 1) both plural marked NPs and plural unmarked NPs may have a plural reference; 2) the difference in plural marking is determined by semantic differences pertaining to the properties of (types of) plural objects denoted, respectively, by one or other construction.
KEYWORDS: Semantics; Number; Brazilian Portuguese. |
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| ISSN: | 1615-3014 |