Two types of quantity expressions in Serbo-Croatian.pdf (original) (raw)

Luraghi & Kittilä: Typology and diachrony of partitive case markers

Partitive cases constitutes a rather heterogeneous category. They may be defined formally, when the notion is confined primarily to languages with a dedicated partitive case, such as Finnish and Basque. From a functional perspective, in turn, also other languages may have morphemes that express the same function, e.g. other cases (such as the genitive in several Indo-European languages) or other formal means (adpositions, verbal cross-reference etc.). Functionally, partitive case markers can be used to express an array of functions. Typically, they are related to expression partiality or indefiniteness, but often also to lower transitivity. What is most notable is that there is no link between partitive cases and a specific grammatical relation: partitive cases can code subjects and direct objects; in addition, they may code adverbials and appear with adpositions in some languages. Formal and functional properties of partitive case markers are discussed thoroughly in this paper from a cross-linguistic perspective. The paper also includes a discussion of the diachrony of partitive case markers.

Syntax of Dutch: Adjectives and Adjective phrases

2013

This volume of the Syntax of Dutch discusses the internal make-up as well as the distribution of adjective phrases. Topics that will be covered include: complementation and modification of adjective phrases; comparative and superlative formation. Special attention is paid to the so-called partitive genitive construction and the adverbial use of past/passive participles and infinitives. This downloadable file contains a TOC, as well as a sample chapter (ch.7: The partitive genitive construction). The Syntax of Dutch is published with Amsterdam University Press and is also available as free open acces publications at Oapen.org; see the file tab below for the relevant links.

Numerals and quantifiers

In: Gábor Alberti and Tibor Lazckó (ed.), Syntax of Hungarian: nouns and noun phrases, Volume 2. Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press. 1044-1150., 2018