The Associative in Akan: A Semantic Interpretation.

Boadi, L. A.

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The Associative in Akan: A Semantic Interpretation

Boadi, L. A.

Lingua, 36, 2-3, 209-230, Jun 75

Semantic readings of genitive constructions in Akan are discussed in relation to the position that semantic operative rules operate on surface structure and that positing deep structures or semantic structures for associative (genitive) constructions is unnatural and unnecessary. (AM)

Descriptors: African Languages, Akan, Case (Grammar), Deep Structure, Linguistic Theory, Semantics, Sentence Structure, Surface Structure, Syntax, Transformational Generative Grammar

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