Multi-verb Constructions

Multi-verb Constructions
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 334
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ISBN-10 : 9789004194526
ISBN-13 : 9004194525
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Book Synopsis Multi-verb Constructions by : Alexandra Y. Aikhenvald

Download or read book Multi-verb Constructions written by Alexandra Y. Aikhenvald and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-12-17 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book surveys multi-verb constructions in multiple languages from the Americas, showing a very rich tapestry of typologically unusual constructions, including serial verbs, auxiliaries, co-verbs, phasal verbs. Where possible, a diachronic perspectrive is offered.


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