UID:
almahu_9949384773802882
Format:
1 online resource (xviii, 499 pages)
ISBN:
9781315743547
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131574354X
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9781138821040
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1138821047
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9781317589440
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1317589440
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9781317589457
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1317589459
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9781317589433
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1317589432
Series Statement:
Routledge comprehensive grammars
Content:
Finnish: A Comprehensive Grammar presents a fresh, accessible and thorough description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Finnish. The book moves from the sound system through morphology and word classes to a detailed analysis of sentence structures and semantic features. Key features include: particular focus on examples from spoken Finnish reflecting current usage, grammatic phenomena classified as common or rare, appendices distinguishing base forms from final letter combinations, English-Finnish contrasts highlighted throughout. This Comprehensive Grammar is an essential reference for the intermediate and advanced learner and user of Finnish.
Note:
Chapter 1 Introduction /
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chapter 2 Pronunciation and sound structure /
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chapter 3 Word structure /
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chapter 4 Two important sound alternations /
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chapter 5 The declension of nominals /
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chapter 6 The conjugation of verbs /
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chapter 7 Interplay between Finnish morphology and syntax /
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chapter 8 Phrases /
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chapter 9 Simple clauses /
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chapter 10 Complex sentences /
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chapter 11 The nominative case /
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chapter 12 The partitive case /
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chapter 13 The genitive case and total objects /
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chapter 14 Possessive endings /
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chapter 15 The six local cases /
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chapter 16 Other cases /
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chapter 17 Numbers and numerals /
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chapter 18 Pronouns /
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chapter 19 Tenses /
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chapter 20 Moods and modality /
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chapter 21 Passive constructions /
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chapter 22 Infinitive-based constructions /
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chapter 23 Participle-based constructions /
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chapter 24 Comparison of adjectives /
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chapter 25 Other word classes and clitics /
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chapter 26 Word formation /
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chapter 27 The colloquial spoken language /
Additional Edition:
Print version: Karlsson, Fred, author. Finnish Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2017 ISBN 9781138821033
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781315743547
