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The Syntax and Semantics of Spatial Reference in Lamkang Verbs
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In: Himalayan Linguistics, vol 16, iss 1 (2017)
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The Syntax and Semantics of Spatial Reference in Lamkang Verb
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In: Chelliah, Shobhana Lakshmi; & Utt, Tyler P. (2017). The Syntax and Semantics of Spatial Reference in Lamkang Verb. Himalayan Linguistics, 16(1). doi:10.5070/H916130760. Retrieved from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/4481w2xc (2017)
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Abstract:
Lamkang, a Naga Kuki-Chin langauge spoken in Manipur state, India, has the following verbs yung ‘fly, go downwards’; hang- ‘go up, climb’; hung- ‘go up’; vang- ‘come’; hei- travel, walk, move along’. These verbs have been grammaticalized and are used as directional morphemes. Lamkang speakers report that the correct use of directionals is one of the big stumbling blocks speakers of neighboring languages face when trying to speak Lamkang. The ‘up’, ‘down’, and ‘across’ dimensions are clear. But additional factors of social familiarity, distance and prestige, and metaphorical extensions into time, must be considered when indicating the direction of movement. The venitive, as well, is used not only to mark a deictic center but also to orient a listener’s gaze. To be truly fluent in Lamkang, one must utilize these multiple meanings.
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Dexis; Figure and Ground; Language Documentation; Manipur; Tibeto-Burman
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URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/4481w2xc
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Analytical discussion of The Story of Khukhuu ; Shobhana Chelliah Collection
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Discussion and reading of Sumphaai and Raangleen ; Shobhana Chelliah Collection
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Analytical discussion of The Two Brothers ; Shobhana Chelliah Collection
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Analytical discussion of the Story of Rununuu ; Shobhana Chelliah Collection
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Analytical discussion of the story of Japanese soldiers ; Shobhana Chelliah Collection
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Analytical discussion of a traditional story about Dingkaakuuk ; Shobhana Chelliah Collection
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Analytical discussion of Retelling of The Hat Vendor and the Monkey Troop
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Transcription: Traditional story about Ruunu and the Squirrel by Farngam Shilshi
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Reading of word list with prefix sequence examples ; Shobhana Chelliah Collection
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Transcription: Traditional story about the Marriage of Smang-yur ; Daniel Tholung Collection
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