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| − | Demonstratives are words with a [[Deictic (definition)|deictic]] function. In English we have two deictic [[Articles|articles]], this and that. In Gaelic, demonstratives are not articles but particles that follow nouns. Three different particles are used: ''seo'' (here/this), ''sin'' (there/that), "siud" (yonder/that over there). | + | Demonstratives are words with a [[Deictic (definition)|deictic]] function that single out a noun or pronoun and indicate that it stands out in a semantic context for one reason or another.In English we have two deictic [[Articles|articles]], this and that. In Gaelic, demonstratives are not articles but particles that follow nouns. Three different particles are used: ''seo'' (here/this), ''sin'' (there/that), "siud" (yonder/that over there). |
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Revision as of 02:49, 14 December 2011
Demonstratives are words with a deictic function that single out a noun or pronoun and indicate that it stands out in a semantic context for one reason or another.In English we have two deictic articles, this and that. In Gaelic, demonstratives are not articles but particles that follow nouns. Three different particles are used: seo (here/this), sin (there/that), "siud" (yonder/that over there).
See Also
External Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demonstrative
References
- Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. Oxford, UK: Blackwell.
