Non-Finite Time in the Amuric Languages
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to discuss how temporal relations are expressed by non-finite forms (= converbs) marking adverbial subordination in the Amuric languages (Nighvng and Nivkh). At present, there are 15 temporal converbs attested in Nighvng and 13 temporal converbs reported in Nivkh. The paper examines the historical origin of different converbal components and investigates the morphological structure of Amuric temporal converbs. It also provides a semantic analysis of the temporal relations that can be established between two successive verb forms and the ways of expressing these relations by specialised converbs in the Amuric languages.
Submitted: March 4, 2024 | Accepted: June 18, 2024 | Published Feb. 20, 2025 | Language: en
Keywords Nivkh • Temporal semantics • Historical reconstruction • Amuric • Temporal converbs • Nighvng
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