On the Semantics of the Preposition në – A General Overview of its Use and Realization within Prepositional Phrases in Contemporary Albanian
Abstract
Within the system of prepositions in Contemporary Albanian, the preposition në is classified in the group comprising the most representative Accusative prepositions expressing a variety of predominantly spatial relations. Our paper tackles the analysis of said preposition within prepositional phrases, its semantic meanings, scope, as well as its combinatory potential with other sentence constituents, from the aspect of morpho-syntax, semiology and cognitive linguistics. The analysis is directed towards identifying basic (primary) meanings which can be attributed to this preposition, in addition to the path of its secondary meanings.
Submitted: July 2, 2025 | Accepted: July 28, 2025 | Published Nov. 3, 2025 | Language: en
Keywords Preposition në • Albanian language • Lexical meaning • Cognitive Linguistics • Semantics • Prepositional phrases
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