Headedness and structure of Xitsonga compound words
Compound words, formed by combining two or more morphemes, play a significant role in Xitsonga’s lexicon. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach to examine how the head and modifier(s) interact to contribute to the overall structure and meaning of compound words in Xitsonga. Data were...
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| Main Authors: | Respect Mlambo, Muzi Matfunjwa, Nomsa Skosana |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
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2025-05-01
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| Series: | Literator |
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| Online Access: | https://literator.org.za/index.php/literator/article/view/2142 |
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