Korean Linguistics (한국어학)
- Volume 76
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- Pages.213-241
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- 2017
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The Study on Ending Repetition Construction
"-고 자시고"류 어미 반복 구성에 관한 연구
Abstract
Korean verb 'Casi-', which is treated as negative element in dictionaries, is actually a placeholder shows indefinite use, and '-ko casiko' construction is understood as a member of a class of 'Ending repetition construction'. However, unlike among others, '-ko casiko' construction is now undergoing developement of its negative polarity. Because of its indefiniteness, '-ko casiko' construction change its meaning into a universal negative when it is used in negative sentences.
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