Hadhramout University, Yemen; Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
2018年第6卷第1期（总第8期）
96-107
2018-06-30
Within the perspective of Dixon’s Basic Linguistic Theory and Functional Typology, this article describes the complement clause in Soqotri, one of the least studied Semitic languages. It begins with providing a brief geographical and genetic background of Soqotri and a brief description of its major grammatical features. This is then followed by a descriptive discussion focusing on the different types of the complement clause in this language and their salient features. The illustrative examples used in the article were collected during a 10-month fieldwork conducted in Soqotra Island.
Soqotri, endangerment, complement, clause
doi: 10.26478/ja2018.6.8.6
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