A description of Papiamentu : a Creole language of the Caribbean area / by Yolanda Rivera Castillo.
| Author/creator | Rivera Castillo, Yolanda author. |
| Other author | E.J. Brill (Firm) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2022] |
| Description | 1 online resource : illustrations. |
| Supplemental Content | Click here to view book |
| Subjects |
| Series | Grammars and sketches of the world's languages. Contact languages Grammars and language sketches of the world's languages. ^A1464115 |
| Abstract | This book constitutes a primary data-supported, comprehensive grammar of Papiamentu. It analyzes spontaneous speech data from two varieties spoken in Aruba and Curȧao. The author examines structural features so far unexplored in the areas of phonology, morphology, syntax, and aspects of sentential semantics. Particular attention is given to nominal classifiers, non-pro-drop syntactic constructions, and absolute tense marking, traits that are rarely described in regards to Creole or Romance languages. Researchers interested in formal analyses of Papiamentu, Creole languages, and in language contact will find this book an indispensable tool.-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 09, 2022). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Rivera Castillo, Yolanda A Description of Papiamentu Boston : BRILL,c2022 9789004448827 |
| LCCN | 2022018247 |
| ISBN | 9789004448834 electronic book |
| ISBN | 9004448837 electronic book |
| ISBN | hardcover ; acid-free paper |