Structural features of comparative subordinate clauses in the language of the Middle High German period

Authors

  • М. П. Оксанич Кировоградський державний педагогічний університет імені Володимира Винниченка, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32589/2311-0821.2.2016.113756

Keywords:

word order, conjunction, sentence-pattern, structural variability, real comparison

Abstract

The paper focuses on structural peculiarities of adverbial clauses of comparison, real comparison in particular, in Middle High German. Conjunctions of comparison are researched in the mentioned period from the point of view of their functions. The changes within the system of conjunctions through different historical periods are also studied. The article also deals with
structural variability which was a marker of Middle High German syntax.

Published

2016-11-28

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